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Creating a more inclusive and equitable economic future for rural America — let's prove what's possible in small towns.

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The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) believes in the potential of rural communities, and that rural people should have the same access to opportunities in the tech economy. As a national nonprofit, CORI uses data-driven research, partnerships, programming, and investment to support and connect rural leaders as they build inclusive tech ecosystems in rural America. Through a comprehensive approach to digital economic development, we help these leaders prove what’s possible in rural America. This involves building a nationwide network of local economic change agents; using mapping and data to highlight rural opportunities; making direct investments in underserved rural entrepreneurs; and closing the digital divide so all Americans can participate in the 21st-century digital economy. A National Network CORI’s Rural Innovation Network offers rural leaders access to a first-of-its kind community of practice where they can collaborate with peers across the country to advance their tech economies, connect to national funders and investors, and leverage curated solutions to build a resilient economic future for their communities. Research and Storytelling CORI is shifting the narrative about what is possible in small towns across the U.S. with original research and storytelling that offers actionable insights, analysis, and recommendations on economic challenges and opportunities facing rural America. Resources and Programming As a capacity-building organization, CORI helps connect rural communities to the expertise, programs, national partnerships, and investment that can unlock their potential for innovation and economic resilience.

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Nationwide, CORI provides rural leaders with the expertise, national partnerships, and investment needed to unlock more innovative and resilient economies for their communities. Sustain our work with a gift today: https://lnkd.in/gGC2MTqS
Next week our experts will share their experiences building tech economies across rural America in this exclusive webinar–make sure you don’t miss it! https://lnkd.in/gFJefMTw
Small Towns, Big Ideas is ✨LIVE✨ Watch as the top rural tech startups from across the country present their ideas to our panel of entrepreneurial experts: https://lnkd.in/g8zRgeEA
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Today is our annual Small Towns Big Ideas national pitch competition! We are super excited that this year we are partnering with the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth to have the event in person as well as live streamed. The competition will start at 5 PM EST at the Magnuson Center on Dartmouth College campus this evening with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend. Please come to see the up and coming tech startups from across the Center on Rural Innovation network of communities and who will win the $10,000 prize. Details are here along with instructions for live streaming. https://lnkd.in/eMDg2bck Hope to see you there!
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Tomorrow, we’re gathering together the top tech startups from rural America to present their pitches to a panel of entrepreneurial experts and funders. Meet the experts who will judge the startups based on their product, business model, traction, and narrative:MARK HARDIE is the Director of the Center for Private Equity and Venture Capital at the The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. A start-up veteran with deep experience in operations leadership, Mark is also an alumni Career Coach at Harvard Business School, working closely with start-up leadership teams, first time founders and mid-career entrepreneurs. Louisa Schibli is the Director of Impact and Engagement at RuralWorks Partners, LLC, providing integrated capital to businesses operating in rural communities. Lousia co-founded Milk Money Vermont, an online equity crowdfunding platform connecting everyday Vermonters to Vermont businesses looking to raise capital. She’s also a founding member of the Vermont Women’s Investor Network (VTWIN) which supports female investors, founders and local innovation ecosystems.Jay Bockhaus is the Managing Partner of the CORI Innovation Fund which identifies, funds, and supports the best and most innovative rural tech entrepreneurs to enhance economic growth and tech job creation in small communities across the U.S.Kim Rosenfield is the Director of the Dartmouth College Technology Transfer Office. As an experienced attorney, Kim has served as a strategic legal and business advisor to universities, medical centers, companies, and entrepreneurs for more than 30 years. It’s not too late to join! https://lnkd.in/g32KjGT7
Small Towns, Big Ideas is tomorrow and it's not too late to join us for a a celebration of the innovation and entrepreneurship happening across rural America.🎉 Register NOW to watch the top tech entrepreneurs share their big ideas and compete for a $10,000 prize! https://lnkd.in/g32KjGT7
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Small Towns, Big Ideas is NEXT WEEK!🎉 Join the top tech entrepreneurs from rural America as they pitch their innovative ideas and compete for a $10,000 prize. Watch what happens when rural entrepreneurs have the spotlight either in person at Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth or virtually via livestream. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g32KjGT7
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Supporting startups and tech ecosystems across Rural America | Lecturer @ UT Austin
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The inaugural "Nebraska Tech Builders Challenge" Hackathon in Seward County was a success! Thrilled to spend the weekend with the Center on Rural Innovation team, alongside Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership, Concordia University, Nebraska, ALLO Fiber, and many more sponsors and community leaders who made it happen. Rural America has big ideas and impactful solutions, and it’s inspiring to see young creators leading the way. Shoutout to Molly Pyle, Josh Trujillo, J Hall, Jonathan Jank, Marcus Gubanyi, Ian Kollipara, Jacob Jennings, and Collin Hain!

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