Rural communities are often left out of conversations about economic growth and funding opportunities, but in October 2023, federal officials, financiers, researchers, and experts on key areas of opportunity gathered in the home of rural economic innovation to change that at the Rural Renaissance Roadshow hosted by Groundswell.
The Roadshow comes at a crucial time for rural American communities. For decades, rural downtowns and the surrounding communities across the country have struggled to navigate market shifts and rising inflation. Recently announced resources and opportunities are now available to help communities move forward, including the largest investment in rural power in more than 100 years. The Roadshow equipped rural leaders with the information and practical technical support communities need to get local projects funded and built.