It will never go back to the way it used to be

We have to start here and go forward.

Keep up with trends and changes that affect your community. Spot opportunities and get practical steps to build on them.

Keep up with trends and changes

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5 Top Topics for 2023 - video and audio

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5 top topics: small trends and opportunities hidden in challenges many rural communities face. Rather than obvious trends you've heard over and over, these are small town topics that get overlooked. If you're feeling a little uninspired, stale or burned out by the same old things, take a look at these top topics for rural places and small towns.

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Video 2022 Rural Trends

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New residents, regenerating nature, and good neighbors: what will be the lasting rural trends that affect small and rural communities in 2022 and beyond? Becky McCray and Deb Brown go in depth and provide quick takes on three additional trends that matter to rural people.

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Video Remote Work Ready: Zoom Towns

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Position your town for the future of remote work in this 31 minute video available to watch on your schedule

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Video Survey of Rural Challenges 2015-2021

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Discover the disconnects between what over 1400 rural people said they most needed help with, and what help they get offered most often.