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Nov 21, 20232 min read

Unlocking Insights with Mastering Main Street Roundtable Discussions

Over the past four weeks, the "Mastering Main Street" virtual roundtable has served as an invaluable platform for rural small business...

Apr 7, 20211 min read

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

Mar 30, 20211 min read

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

Mar 26, 20211 min read

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

Mar 19, 20211 min read

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

Oct 20, 20201 min read

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

Oct 12, 20201 min read

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

Aug 21, 20201 min read

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

Aug 5, 20201 min read

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