Economic Development

How can we help entrepreneurs of color on the path to recovery? What is the role of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) as lenders, and what can we do to overcome some of the obstacles these organizations face?

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While a tiny virus upended our daily lives, essential workers continued to meet the needs of others despite the risks and burdens.

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Over the past four years, the Rural Development Innovation Group has identified and highlighted what’s working in rural community and economic development, and championed thoughtful policy and investment recommendations, all with the goal of moving rural America forward. Here’s to the first four years – and whatever comes next!

Prior to the pandemic, the multitrillion global ocean economy was growing faster in the US than our national economy as a whole.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, investors and company operators have had to focus on immediate needs and decisions to keep their companies afloat, which has led to the delay or cancellation of longer-term projects and investments.

Small but mighty, rural-serving organizations work in concert with local people, firms and governments to fill gaps and adapt to do whatever it is communities need done.