Rural Towns Must Look Inward, Not Outward, To Survive and Thrive
Rural towns must focus on what they have - their residents, leaders, students, workforce, and businesses - before looking elsewhere.
Podcast 234: Why Rural Communities Need More Than Grant Money with Amy Renner
Most times the community doesn't need another grant. It needs another pair of hands.
41 New Economic Development Jobs This Week
Across 21 states, and remote roles, from $40,019 - $256,421
25 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
The stories Dane thinks you need to see. August 27, 2026 edition.
The Five Contradictions of Economic Development
A preview of what 500+ conversations taught me about the tensions at the heart of economic development.
Small Cities Should Read Their Own Systems Before Copying Someone Else's Model
Outside examples can help, but rural entrepreneurship strategy has to be translated into local design.
