Rural Knowledge Center

Rural Resources, Insights, and Collaborations by Aspen CSG and Partners

Collaborative Strategies for Rural Health & Economic Prosperity

Insights and recommendations to do rural development and rural health differently—moving collectively toward equitable rural development with projects grounded in place and a people-centered vision of community impact.

Community and Economic Development Topics

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A reminder to reporters: If you’ve seen one rural place … you’ve seen one rural place

By shaping accurate narratives, we can drive fair and just investments and policies that honor the people and places at the heart of rural and Indigenous communities.

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Q&A with MDC’s Brandy Bynum Dawson

MDC's Brandy Bynum Dawson shares insights on her work, her home, and the deep connection between the two.

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Support local Hurricane recovery efforts

As we've seen with previous disasters, the surest way to ensure equitable and targeted support is through the local organizations on the ground who have been doing the work before the disaster hits and will be there long after the cameras and national organizations recede.

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Wealthworks: Explore Regional Wealthbuilding

WealthWorks

Wealth means different things in different contexts. And what it takes to build wealth includes other critical factors. That’s why,...

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Learnings on Rural Migration and Displacement

Insights for communities to balance rural migration, retain longtime residents, and develop more equitable local economies.

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Exploring Migration and Displacement in Rural Communities

Sep. 10th, 2024, 3PM

Join this informal Zoom discussion on what will it take for rural communities to balance new residents, retain longtime residents and cultural traditions, and develop more equitable local economies.

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Funding Rural Futures: Executive Summary

Executive Summary for Future Rural Futures: Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for more equitable funding models.

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Tribal Broadband Bootcamp

Waskawiwin

The Tribal Broadband Bootcamp is a 3-day intensive learning experience focused on building and running Tribal Internet networks.

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Black person is working in data center with laptop
Making Broadband Work for Rural Communities and Native nations

Short case study with lessons learned, gaps in current approaches, and potential models that could move the country toward digital equity & full broadband coverage at a sustainable cost.

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Unlocking Potential: Regional Place-Based Investments

Aspen CSG Co-Executive Director Chris Estes shares why place-based investments are critical at the White House Summit on Capital Support for Place-Based Economic Development.

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Rural Collaboration: Lessons from ROADs Initiative

This ROADs culmination event recap highlights the power of rural collaboration, focusing on capacity building, coalition efforts, and innovative partnerships for rural advocacy.

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The End of the Affordable Connectivity Program: Implications for Rural NC

NC Rural Center

NC Rural Center investigates where the Affordable Connectivity Program stands today and how many rural North Carolinians are affected by the end of the program.