entrepreneurship
Stop Fighting Dollar Stores. Start Building Local Solutions.
I see dollar stores in towns that still have grocery stores. I see even more in towns where the grocery store has already closed. That is not a coincidence. Dollar stores are not good for your community We can argue all day about whether dollar stores are “good” or “bad,” but we should at least…
Read MoreFrom Possibilities to Reality: Stop Waiting, Start Doing
Every small town has the same temptation: wait. Wait for the factory to come back. Wait for a big grant. Wait for some outside expert with the one right answer. I’ve seen it play out in hundreds of rural communities — no one is coming to save your town. You are. And the good news…
Read MoreConnect people to people for innovation
Connecting people to each other to find more innovation is a great idea to develop sustainable entrepreneurship in our rural communities. Why do we need innovation? Innovation matters for entrepreneurs because it’s the spark that sets their business apart and keeps it moving forward. Innovation helps entrepreneurs spot gaps and unmet needs in their community or…
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