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The housing crisis and the labor shortage are linked: People can’t take jobs if there aren’t affordable homes nearby

Numerous studies show that affordable housing improves job growth, while expensive housing can damage local economies.

How to make remote and hybrid brainstorming less awkward

On the latest episode of ‘The New Way We Work,’ we learn several methods for creative collaboration and culture-building that work for remote, hybrid, and in-person offices.

USDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available to Help People Living in Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care and educational services for millions of rural Americans nationwide. 

McDonald’s Beyond Meat Test Could Be A Game Changer For The Plant-Based Category

We may soon have a clearer idea of just how big this plant-based category could be.

The 3 crucial steps to building a perfect startup pitch

Your startup’s story—and how you tell it—could make or break that crucial quest for funding, says this communications coach.

Average tech salaries in Seattle rise 4.6% to $158K, second-highest in U.S.

Demand for tech talent remains at an all-time high, the report said, while the “Great Resignation” is resulting in workers quitting at record rates — 62% expect to look for a new opportunity in the next six months.

As Insurance Companies Stop Full Coverage for Covid-19, Rural Hospitals Brace for More Financial Burdens

The federal government will still pay for the care of uninsured Covid-19 patients. But the insurance-rule changes could stress struggling rural hospitals.

Science-based management, fire-resistant homes can offset wildfires – Concrete Log Homes

The Forest Service has continued to put out 98% of the wildfires that start, instead of letting a few burn to clear out debris.

“Our recent wildfires are telling us an awful lot about what works and what doesn’t,” said Fire Lab scientist Mark Finney. “They’re telling us the current practices, whatever we’re doing, are not protecting our wildlands, our watersheds, our timber, our habitat, our recreational values.”

Rural Communities Across the U.S. Are Attracting Remote Workers Through Different Incentive Programs – Learn More About Montana’s Great Rural Communities

As the pandemic continues to affect how Americans live and work, some are looking outside urban centers for opportunities.

Growing Crops Under Solar Panels? Now There’s a Bright Idea

In the new scientific (and literal) field of agrivoltaics, researchers are showing how panels can increase yields and reduce water use on a warming planet.

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