Rural Ideas Summit: 50% savings on a ticket to our annual summit, which showcases rural innovators, resource providers, and partners in a full-day, travel-free conference sure to inspire.
 

Online Discussion Groups: private online groups focused on a variety of topics (retail, community development, marketing, etc) designed to help members ask questions, give advice, share strategies, and make connections.
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Member Directory: browse member profiles, find inspiring innovators, and make connections to strengthen your professional network.
 

Shop Rural Online Store Directory: do you have an online store? Create your storefront profile, add your store's link, and get featured in our Shop Rural online store directory. A great way to find new customers from all over the country who make it a point to shop rural.
 

Rural Resource Talent Directory: do you provide services that could help a rural innovators, organizations, or communities across the country? Create a free listing in our Rural Resource Talent Directory to showcase your business.
 

Discounted Sponsorships: want to increase your visibility within the Rural Ideas Network? Put your business or services in front of more members? Network members get discounted sponsorship opportunities that help you connect with members.

Dupaco Money Makeover: all Rural Ideas Network members qualify for a Dupaco Credit Union membership. Start your Dupaco membership and then connect with their personal finance experts to complete a free Money Makeover program designed to help improve financial wellbeing.
 

Google Career Certificates: self-paced, online career certificate programs developed and offered by Google. Get a certificate and then get connected to a new position via a job board Google curates. Starting salaries between $50-$75k and no additional qualifications required.
 

Rural Resource Shop: 50% savings on any purchases from our Rural Resource Shop. From e-books, to toolkits, to coworking space start-up packages, our Rural Resource Shop features proven tools to help you succeed.

Rural Ideas Roundup: our beloved monthly newsletter that highlights some of the best ideas, best resources, and best initiatives happening in rural communities around the country.
 

Rural Innovator Showcases: not only do you get free registration to our Rural Innovator Showcase events, you also have the opportunity to apply to pitch your own cool story as part of a showcase. Great way to build your brand, build awareness, or just share something cool you're doing with the network.
 

Rural Innovator Stories: get access to our growing archive of stories featuring the innovative people, ideas, and projects creating positive outcomes for rural communities in America. And, as a member, you can submit your own stories for publication on the network.
 

Rural Innovator Awards: apply to win one of our Rural Innovator Awards, which feature cash prizes! The awards recognize innovative ideas in 5 categories: marketing, community events, business strategies, community projects, and a wild card category. Applications due by August 1.

The Business Lab: a robust array of 1-1 coaching and mentoring services focused on helping members start and grow ventures in rural communities. Startup coaching, business management coaching, website design coaching, and more!
 

Personal Idea Advisor: every member gets access to our team's experienced social innovators and entrepreneurs - your very own idea advisors. They can serve as a sounding board and point out network resources that will help you bring your idea to life!