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Creating a more resilient rural economy

July 6, 2016 By Ben Rowley

Diversification in rural economies is a real possibility thanks to technology that allows entrepreneurs to connect to a global marketplace.

Rural economies are becoming more versatile and, hopefully, more sustainable, bringing resilience in the face of industry changes. Diversification in rural economies is a real possibility thanks to technology enabling entrepreneurs to connect to a global marketplace. This is manifesting itself in several ways. For one, information technology (IT) companies are becoming … [Read more...]

Episode 7: Diversify Rural Economy

July 6, 2016 By Ben Rowley

In Episode 7 we look at various efforts to diversify and strengthen rural economies.

In Episode 7 we look at various efforts to diversify and strengthen rural economies. We see how an old pioneer town is poised to grow its international tourism economy. We talk about how IT companies are having success locating in rural areas. Then we visit with a state development director on how entrepreneurship is catching fire in small towns. Show Notes Parowan: Finding … [Read more...]

More IT jobs coming to rural areas

May 25, 2016 By Ben Rowley

The U.S. labor secretary and agriculture secretary had a recent op-ed highlighting some positive rural business trends in the IT field.

Bringing IT jobs to rural areas The U.S. labor and agriculture secretaries wrote a recent op-ed highlighting some positive rural business trends in the IT field. Several companies are training and hiring software developers in rural areas, bringing jobs that pay 50 percent more than the average. The Tennessean Eight rural businesses receiving 'Fast Track' grants In … [Read more...]

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