Articles & News To help Economic Developers Reach Their Target Markets

Creating Rural Jobs

Today people are deciding where to live and bringing jobs with them.  Many people are now either moving or considering moving into rural communities because of quality of life issues and the high cost of living in America’s larger cities.  This trend will create new opportunities in rural communities.

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Rural Outsourcing

Rural community leaders need to recognize the opportunities the global economy offers and how they can fit into it.

'Onshore' outsourcing is an emerging industry for rural communities. Rural Sourcing Inc., a start-up founded and largely funded by Kathy White, former chief information officer for health care giant Cardinal Health, is a good example.

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