A new Rural Jump-Start Program in Colorado creates specific areas where approved businesses are exempted from state and local taxes. In order to receive these incentives, the businesses must create at least five new jobs in the county where they’re located. Mesa County joined the program, and three companies have been approved to participate. Kristi Pollard, who is the … [Read more...]
Episode 2: Rural Broadband
In Episode 2 of the Rural Business Show we visit with a rural grocery store owner who is going the extra mile to keep his business strong. We visit with a university professor who tracks rural business indicators in several different states. In today’s feature, we look at rural broadband, including efforts to increase access to high speed Internet and how communities and … [Read more...]
Episode 1: Reason for a Rural Business Platform
Welcome to the first episode of the Rural Business show. Today we head over to North Dakota where a group of small town grocers met to figure out ways they can work together to improve their stores. We then go to Minnesota where the governor is laying out a plan to improve rural water infrastructure throughout the state. In today’s feature, we talk about the purpose of this … [Read more...]