Rural Studies Institute

Rooted in Resilience: The Journey of Rural Entrepreneurs 🌳💪 #RuralEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinesses @RuralAssembly @RuralEnt @Cision For more information, visit: ow.ly/QHhK50PEWIf

Today's #RuralThoughtThursday wants to know: Are you one of the 3.5 million rural Americans working in manufacturing? 💼 Let us know in the comments 👇👇👇 @RuralAssembly @RuralEnt @VoiceofRuralAm

Share your most memorable rural travel experience! What place left a mark on you? 👇👇 #TravelStory #RuralTourism

Tourism boosts local economies & creates jobs in rural America - it's essential to keeping small towns VIBRANT & THRIVING! Here are the 4 types: #TourismMatters #RuralAmerica #JobOpportunities Read more here: ow.ly/8F2H50PGqvz

If you've ever visited these places, you have experienced #RURALTOURISM: #ExploreTheWorld 🌎 #NatureLovers 🫶 #CountrysideAdventures 🏞️ Let us know what places you've visited 👇👇👇

Have you experienced rural tourism? For more information, visit: ow.ly/a7wc50PFBSJ

#RuralThoughtThursday asks you: @RuralAssembly @Rural_Action @RuralEquity

These businesses are small but mighty! 💰💪 Read: ow.ly/4iqe50PFzsX

While many Americans might perceive that rural economies 💲 rely on farming 👩‍🌾, agriculture is not the top industry 🏭 in rural America. Only 1 in 10 people are employed within the rural economy. For more information, visit: ow.ly/LoRo50PFB5A

Let's break this cycle! For more information, visit: ow.ly/hxoM50PF3rA @mattdunnevt @Ruralinno @RuralAssembly @VoiceofRuralAm

Are you looking for resources as a rural entrepreneur? LOOK NO FURTHER: ow.ly/slns50PApuB

Are you a rural business owner? How has the rural community contributed to the success of your business, and what support do you receive from the local residents?

An overwhelming majority (88%) of Black- or African-American-owned businesses are located in urban areas. Under the Census Bureau's definition, just 6% are in rural areas – with FEWER THAN 2,500 inhabitants. Read: ow.ly/lnvh50PnS00.

Manufacturing provides a HIGHER share of total jobs and total earnings in rural America than other sectors commonly associated with rural places: production, agriculture, and mining. Read: ow.ly/gsVP50PnVSB

What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start a business in a rural setting? @RuralEnt

Are you a rural entrepreneur? What are some of the specific challenges you face as a rural entrepreneur, and how do you overcome them? #ruralchallenges #rurallifestyle #smalltownbusiness @RuralAssembly @HGSERuralEd @VoiceofRuralAm

THE ADVANTAGE: Rural businesses tend to operate at a higher profitability margin than urban businesses (56% to 53% on average), and they are typically comparable in revenue to urban companies. Read: ow.ly/IW0550PnTER

What do you notice? Read: pewresearch.org/short-reads/20….

Remember to schedule a visit to your nearest clinic for a check-up! #Ruralhealth #Wellness #HealthyLiving @ruralhealthinfo @ruralhealth @RuralCoalition @RuralAssembly

Despite the many positive attributes and assets associated with working and living in rural communities, many rural American population groups experience significant health disparities. 🏥🧑‍⚕️ More info: ow.ly/Hing50P9MTr