Rural Communities

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Technology and the Talent Shortage – How staffing agencies are adapting to the supply and demand gap.

“Employers need to embrace greater inclusivity when recruiting and hiring and give qualified individuals a second chance at success in life — particularly when the U.S. labor market is the tightest in history.”

Casper group joins effort to keep young professionals in Wyoming

Wyoming is hemorrhaging young people, and has been for a while. Between 2010 and 2018, the state’s population of 20 to 29-year-olds dropped nearly 6 percent.

Something Special Is Happening in Rural America

There is a “brain gain” afoot that suggests a national homecoming to less bustling spaces.

Southbound Flowers “blooms” in Florence, Montana from need for lifestyle change – A little chunk of heaven in the Bitterroot

She was burned out and she found herself wanting to connect with nature. So, she decided to move to Montana

Montana’s Holland Lake Lodge relisted at $3.49M

“It’s re-listed at a lower price point,” Durham said. “I’d love to see it go to someone in the local area.”

Rethinking childcare with MyVillage’s Erica Mackey and Elke Govertsen – A New Angle Podcast

This week we learn all about a market that very likely befuddles many of you – childcare.

5 ways cities can drive sustainable innovation

For cities to be digital and equitable, we need to shift from disruptive to inclusive innovation — but the disruptive model seems to still be the baseline.

Despite Business Vacancies, Evergreen, Montana Confident in Economic Potential

“It does give a feeling of total vacancy,” Montana West Economic Development President Jerry Meerkatz said.

National Endowment for the Arts funds Design Assistance for Twenty-three Rural Communities

Along with the peer-learning component, CIRD will conduct its traditional community design workshops in three new places: Millinocket, Maine; Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico; and Athens, Ohio.

Amazing Video – Is there Bal-A-Vis-X in your school?

Bal-A-Vis-X requires focused attention, demands cooperation, promotes self-challenge, and fosters peer teaching. It is school friendly and just plain fun.