I’ve noticed several states enhancing their efforts, or at least the branding of their efforts, designed to support economic and community development in their rural areas. Some are budgeting more staff and resources...
Can you find the funny in economic development? Some of you know my husband Ed Riggins, and Ed is always in search of the funny, and I’m always in search of interesting and unique economic development stories. ...
Is this happening to you? Because of changes in how the Census Bureau definitions 1,300 cities, towns and villages will see themselves reclassified as rural areas. The Bureau will be switching to using housing...
I’m sensing a theme in my posts – apparently these days I am more drawn to programs and initiatives that are less about splashy announcement headlines today and more about trying to create better long-term...
Some places give companies job creation incentives. Some places give people incentives to move there. Bartlesville’s Resident Recruitment program has a twist – instead of giving new or expanding companies...
This month it’s Illinois I’ll remember, for being named a leader in media literacy education in the K-12 system. Beyond just the “media”, our public, private, and professional worlds shower us...