The COVID-19 pandemic is illuminating the high-speed internet access “have” and “have not” situations across America. For rural America uneven access to broadband internet continues to undermine both development and quality of life. We believe broadband access will play a critical role in Pandemic Recession restart and recovery efforts. Our feature story, Broadband and Rural America, provides some insight on both the challenges of the current broadband issue along with policy actions worth considering. We make the case that universal access to broadband is foundational to the future vitality of rural communities and for that matter all communities across America.
Other e2 News
Premiere e2 Podcast Episode Live Today!
We are super excited to launch our Pathways to Rural Prosperity podcast with Don and co-host Mathew Passy. In our first episode, they discuss emerging rural development opportunities created by the Pandemic Recession. This episode also features observations, review of field data, references to materials and hope for struggling rural communities.
You can listen now to this episode and subscribe to the podcast by visiting our webpage or search for it on your favorite podcast app.
Rural Solutions for Rural Communities
September was entrepreneurship month at Rural Community Solutions TV,a live YouTube channel dedicated to rural communities. Don Macke was a featured guest on four episodes. Click and listen now, or subscribe to the channel to listen at your leisure and catch new episodes.
Field News
Pandemic Drives Delaware to Pinpoint Internet Connectivity Speeds. Read how Delaware is utilizing its federal CARES Act funding to collect data on the digital deserts in the state as part of an ongoing effort to extend high speed internet in under-served areas.
Best local bet is on small business. Don made the news again! This column highlights findings in the Where Our Jobs Come From report, particularly the case supporting investment in small and growing businesses versus business attraction for economic development.
What We Actually Know About How Americans Are Moving During Covid. Bloomberg CityLab reviewed data from several housing and moving company sources to assess patterns since the onset of COVID in the U.S. While the complete picture is as yet unknown, the preliminary data suggests that migration away from major metro areas is muted.
Three Approaches to Rural Rejuvenation. This article highlights the different approaches taken in Taos, NM; Durango, CO; and Bozeman, MT have all taken to economic development and building stronger communities.
Survey of Consumer Finances 2019 panel.The Federal Reserve has released the results of the 2019 panel and two related articles on wealth and income:
This year's format will be virtual, November 4-6, with educational offerings designed to engage the learner and impact rural communities across America and into Canada. More Info
