Rural Ideas Network
Invigorating rural entrepreneurship doesn't require a complex solution. It's actually pretty simple: rural communities just need the same entrepreneurial resources and supports that exist in larger cities to remain competitive. What's tricky is figuring out how to actually deliver these solutions to rural communities with small populations and limited resources. Rural Ideas Network created "Entrepreneur Labs" to spark growth through coaching, peer learning, and access to industry experts. Following an initial successful pilot, the online support network is ready to expand "Entrepreneur Labs'' to support entrepreneurial success in more rural communities across the U.S.
Strategy:
Industry: Not industry-specific,
https://www.ruralideas.net/home
Project Details
Worker Target: Rural Entrepreneurs
Innovation Fund Cycle: Fall 2020
Status: Finalist,
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organization,
Stage of Development: Implementation,
What We're Asking:
- How can the Rural Ideas Network deliver entrepreneur support solutions to a broader set of rural communities, especially BIPOC communities?
What challenges are entrepreneurs from rural BIPOC communities facing as they work to launch, manage, and grow ventures (language barriers, access to capital, cultural frameworks, etc.)?
How can the Rural Ideas Network build capacity to better support entrepreneurs in rural BIPOC communities (new service solutions, new partnerships, greater organizational diversity, etc.)?
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