WHAT'S NEW

In 2019, Rebecca Undem launched Growing Small Towns, a nonprofit focused on supporting entrepreneurship, economic development, and...

The Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission and Greater Fergus Falls are both vibrant economic development organization that...

After a 6-month pilot program, Main Street Iowa is expanding its partnership with the Rural Ideas Network.

AAEDC was looking for new ways to support their local businesses, especially through COVID19, when they found the Rural Ideas Network and...

The Dickey County Job Development Authority has launched an Entrepreneur Lab as part of their overall economic and job developmen

Check out this panel discussion featuring web-design professionals sharing best practices you can (and should) use on your own website!

Stanton, Iowa is a small community of about 680 people in southwest Iowa. But Stanton is known for punching above its weight...

Check out this panel discussion featuring three entrepreneurs sharing a wealth of information about the pros and cons of using online...

In an effort to continue growing the business community, Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) launched an entrepreneur initiative earlier...

Sherburne is a county in central Minnesota that has a population of about 88,000 people. It's located midway between Minneapolis and...

Rebecca Undem is an author, host of a popular podcast, and professional speaker that champions life in rural communities. In 2018, she...

Cascade, Iowa (population ~2,000) is about to get a powerful new economic development tool.

The Rural Ideas Network is thrilled to welcome Southern Valley Economic Development Authority (SVEDA) as a new community partner.

The Rural Ideas Network is powering rural entrepreneurship in Manchester, IA (pop. 5,179) in partnership with the Manchester Area Chamber...