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States are trying to prop up the child care industry. It isn’t enough.

Pandemic-era federal money is gone, yet problems remain.

Rural Communities Still at Disadvantage When Competing for Govt. Grants

Despite efforts by the Biden Administration to level the playing field for low-capacity communities, applying for government funding remains a tougher challenge for rural communities.

Remote Work Can Thrive in Remote Places

People in struggling communities can benefit from the work-from-home phenomenon. But they need some mentoring to do it. Some innovative startups are getting them there.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority completes rural and tribal public engagement report

The project and its findings are BSPRA’s first effort to gather public knowledge on passenger rail and social health in these areas of Montana. It provides a baseline understanding of benefits and issues with reestablishing passenger rail in southern Montana and creates a template for future public engagement.

SBA Expands Reach of Regional Innovation Cluster Network With Four New Awards Regional Innovation Clusters Help Increase Startup and Small Business Participation in the U.S. Supply Chain

Clusters act as a networking hub to convene several resources to help navigate the funding, procurement, and supply-chain opportunities in a specific industry.  

Less Politics Is Local: States Get Increasingly Aggressive About Pre-Emption

Pre-emption of local authority has been a major concern over the past decade. Now, states are not only blocking specific laws but stopping cities and counties from addressing entire areas of policy.

Entrepreneurship Boomed but Didn’t Bust–Are We on the Verge of a New Economy?

The pandemic unleashed a wave of startups, and according to a new paper, they could be reshaping the economy.

Harvard-trained expert shares how to ‘move fast and fix things’: It’s surprising ‘how infrequently people actually do it’

She offered a five-step guideline you can use to fix problems in your workplace, with each step assigned to a day of the week to keep you on schedule.

On Oct. 1, USDA will Begin Using Most Recent Census Data to Determine Eligibility for Rural Development Programs

Rural Development will also unveil updated online program eligibility maps.

TED Talk – The secret to successfully pitching an idea

Have a great idea but sure how to sell it? Investor and teacher Mar Hershenson has you covered. Whether it’s sharing a new product with a client or vying for a promotion, these three steps will help you tell an irresistible story and get the “yes” you’re looking for.

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