Elizabeth Business Hub Launches in Elizabeth, IL
A group of community members in Elizabeth, IL was interested in starting a coworking space in their community after touring other...
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Innovate 120 Launches in Maquoketa, IA
Robert Abbott was building a design thinking and entrepreneur program in Ohio when he wanted to find out if he could bring that concept...
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Rural Ideas Network Receives Empower Rural Iowa Grant to Support Rural Entrepreneurs
The Rural Ideas Network (RIN) has been awarded a $20,000 Rural Scale-Up grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to...
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Rural Ideas Network Receives EDA Grant to Amplify Efforts
In partnership with the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG), the Rural Ideas Network has been awarded a $412,105 grant from...
Jun 29, 20221 min read
How Lansing Office Works is Cultivating Community
When Maryann retired from a job where she traveled quite a bit, she had already experienced coworking spaces in the urban cities she...
May 17, 20221 min read
Growing Small Towns in North Dakota
In 2019, Rebecca Undem launched Growing Small Towns, a nonprofit focused on supporting entrepreneurship, economic development, and...
Aug 21, 20201 min read
New Innovation Lab Launching in Cascade, IA
Cascade, Iowa (population ~2,000) is about to get a powerful new economic development tool.
Aug 4, 20201 min read
New Entrepreneur Lab serves businesses in North Dakota and Minnesota
The Rural Ideas Network is thrilled to welcome Southern Valley Economic Development Authority (SVEDA) as a new community partner.
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