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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...
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Main Street Iowa Expands Entrepreneur Services
After a 6-month pilot program, Main Street Iowa is expanding its partnership with the Rural Ideas Network.
Apr 7, 20211 min read


Amplifying Entrepreneurship in Alexandria, MN
AAEDC was looking for new ways to support their local businesses, especially through COVID19, when they found the Rural Ideas Network and...
Mar 30, 20211 min read


Dickey County invests in Entrepreneur Lab
The Dickey County Job Development Authority has launched an Entrepreneur Lab as part of their overall economic and job developmen
Mar 26, 20211 min read

Small Town, BIG Ideas
Stanton, Iowa is a small community of about 680 people in southwest Iowa. But Stanton is known for punching above its weight...
Mar 19, 20211 min read


Greater Fergus Falls expands entrepreneur support programs
In an effort to continue growing the business community, Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) launched an entrepreneur initiative earlier...
Oct 20, 20201 min read

Entrepreneur Lab launches in Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne is a county in central Minnesota that has a population of about 88,000 people. It's located midway between Minneapolis and...
Oct 12, 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 21, 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.
Aug 5, 20201 min read
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