Strengthening Economies in the West: A Regional Forum for Coal-Reliant Communities
The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of Development Organizations(NADO) Research Foundation…
Browsing: Food Systems
Surdna Foundation
The Surdna Foundation seeks to foster sustainable communities in the United States – communities guided…
Planning for Prosperity in Small Towns and Rural Regions
The resources linked on this portal are a selection of materials developed for rural regions…
Local Foods, Local Places Technical Assistance
Supporting local food production can improve economic opportunities for local farmers and businesses and give…
Cultivating a Competitive Advantage: How Rural Counties are Growing Economies with Local Assets and Regional Partners
This report highlights how rural counties pursue asset-based economic development initiatives that create jobs and…
ACEnet: Resources
This page contains information about: Loans for small businesses Business incubation services Training for beginning…
Downstream Strategies: Reports and Projects
Reports and projects from Downstream Strategies explore many topics including: Diversifying energy production Food hubs Policy…
Benedum Foundation: Reports
The Benedum Foundation’s reports cover topics such as: Community development Education Food systems Health care…
Strategies for Appalachian Transition
This report explores five transition strategies for Eastern Kentucky: Support entrepreneurs Energy efficiency Local foods…
Entrepreneurial Appalachia: Case Studies in Evolving Economic Sectors
This report presents successful stories of entrepreneurship in Appalachia. Case studies include: Ohio University Innovation…