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Episode 53: The Rural Philanthropy Gap

February 21, 2025 By Ben Rowley

While rural communities contribute so much to our nation, they receive a disproportionately small share of philanthropic dollars. The numbers are stark: rural areas make up 20% of the US population, yet they only receive around 7% of the nation's philanthropic giving. This disparity has real consequences for these vital communities. We're not just talking about a lack of … [Read more...]

Episode 52: The Rural News Business

November 7, 2024 By Ben Rowley

It’s been a while since we've recorded an episode of The Rural Business Show. It’s been a year of change for our business, Nevada Central Media, as we went from publishing one rural weekly newspaper to four. This episode of the Rural Business Show focuses on the business of small-town news. The challenging environment has seen thousands of rural newspapers close their doors … [Read more...]

Episode 51: Rural Housing

March 19, 2024 By Rural Business

Housing continues to be a difficult challenge for rural communities. Often, jobs are unfilled because of a lack of adequate and affordable housing. Attracting builders is a challenge as is an increasing number of units being used as vacation properties. Community Rebuilds based in Moab, Utah addresses these challenges by building energy-efficient, affordable homes. The … [Read more...]

Episode 50: Rural Voice

November 8, 2023 By Rural Business

The Rural Voice series, hosted by Minnesota Public Radio’s Kerri Miller, captures imaginative and illuminating town hall conversations about the rewards and challenges of making a home in rural America. The town hall meetings are lively, engaging and enlightening as the host nudges rural Minnesotans to open up on important issues including entrepreneurship, housing, … [Read more...]

Episode 49: Rural Business Conference Helping Small Business Owners Connect

October 26, 2023 By Rural Business

Amidst the busy life of running a rural business, it’s often hard to find opportunities to network and connect with useful resources. Throughout the country, organizations are trying to help by putting on events that bring rural business professionals together through regional conferences.  The Northwest Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference is a perfect … [Read more...]

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