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Equity for rural America : a conference summary
Conference Paper
Financing rural America : a conference summary
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Investing in rural infrastructure : discussion
Journal Article
Financing rural America : a conference summary
After a steep recession in the 1980s, many rural places are mounting a strong economic comeback in the 1990s. Reflecting the economic turnaround, more people are moving to rural areas. Notwithstanding the improved rural economic picture, rural leaders remain concerned about rural America's economic future. Chief among these concerns is gaining access to capital to fuel continued growth. ; Many rural communities, especially those traditionally tied to agriculture, are trying to diversify their economic base, and capital is needed to finance new businesses. Housing is in short supply, and many ...
Conference Paper
Creating new economic opportunities : discussion
Conference Paper
Growing the new rural economy : general discussion
Conference Paper
Seizing new opportunities in rural America : general discussion
Journal Article
Strategic options for bankers in rural development
Many agricultural communities in the Midwest have experience protracted job and population loss. With recent strains in agriculture and the potential for further loss looming, many bankers have expressed an interest in initiatives they can undertake to promote local growth and development. This article outlines a community development process to help bankers succeed with their development activities. Within the context of this process, it recounts the community development initiatives of several small rural community banks, examining the management decisions behind them and lessons gleaned ...