(This is the second in a series of rural business stories. Click here to read the first, on H&S Manufacturing. ) For many rural communities, local businesses are the lifeline of the local economy. Sheyenne Tooling and Manufacturing located in Cooperstown, ND is no exception and provides quality jobs for …
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A North Dakota company plays a crucial role in the economy of its rural community
For many rural communities, local businesses are the lifeline of the local economy. Sheyenne Tooling and Manufacturing located in Cooperstown, ND is no exception and provides quality jobs for rural town residents. “I truly believe businesses like ours are the backbone of communities,” said Tim Eggert, owner and president of …
Read More »North Dakota Business Plays Critical Role in Rural Community Economy
“I really think companies like ours are the backbone of communities,” said Tim Eggert, owner and president of Sheyenne Tooling and Manufacturing. “Not only do we employ a number of people in the community, but from a business perspective, these communities seem to have such a special niche around the …
Read More »Museum nominated by Australian billionaire for $ 380 million art collection angering rural community
When Australian businessman Lindsey Hogg announced his intention to donate his Australian $ 500 million ($ 380 million) modern art collection to the state of Victoria, it sparked both the surprise and mistrust. Not just because of the value of his collection, but because so few knew that the billionaire, …
Read More »ZOHO: India should view the rural economy as a source of production: Sridhar Vembu from Zoho
Bangalore: India needs to view the rural economy as a source of production and wealth creation rather than just a source of demand to become a $ 5,000 billion economy, according to Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu. The country can focus on product innovation and train the talent available in rural areas …
Read More »SNP announces plans to transform Scotland’s rural economy after Brexit impact
JOHN Swinney has said the SNP will take ambitious steps to transform Scotland’s rural economy if re-elected – after the Tories’ hard Brexit dealt it a devastating blow. The Deputy Prime Minister’s comments came after a visit to the Jamesfield Garden Center in Perth with local candidate Jim Fairlie yesterday. …
Read More »Snow Hill and Holly Ridge receive rural community grants to attract new jobs
RALEIGH, NC (WITN) — Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 11 local government grant applications totaling $3,702,500. Snow Hill and Holly Ridge are the East Carolina towns among the approved grant applications. According to Governor Cooper, the demands include commitments to …
Read More »Jane Marsh – 65,000 acre wind farm could transform rural community
There have been mixed opinions on the potential that a 65,000 acre wind farm could transform the rural community. Some fear that the wind farm will ruin the natural, unobstructed views of the horizon. However, the wind farm would provide a source of income to surrounding communities that could change …
Read More »The power of the rural economy long underestimated
Fijian Minister of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu met with District Advisory Councilors (DACs) stationed in communities in Serua and Namosi provinces to discuss government development programs and development plans. ‘other development needs identified in the field. Addressing the meeting today, Minister Seruiratu stressed the need …
Read More »Seeking buy-in from rural community, government offers RM50,000 prize to fight Covid-19 | Malaysia
Datuk Abdul Latiff Ahmad said the competition would run for six months, from April to September. – Photo by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 – The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) is organizing the Covid-19 Green Zone Community Competition for rural communities as part of efforts to empower them to …
Read More »How updated land records can help revive the rural economy
For a significant portion of the rural poor, land is both an asset and a source of income. Many informal jobs in urban centers were lost when the economy was hit by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. The resulting reverse migration placed greater pressure on household resources in rural areas. …
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