Rural Studies Institute

The Rural Studies Institute @GeorgiaCollege is developing sustainable rural communities equipped to address the unique challenges of the 21st century.

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Rooted in Resilience: The Journey of Rural Entrepreneurs 🌳💪

#RuralEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinesses @RuralAssembly @RuralEnt @Cision

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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

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

#TravelStory
#RuralTourism

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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: https://t.co/Jbw3WkMu4t

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

Let us know what places you've visited 👇👇👇

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Have you experienced rural tourism?

For more information, visit: https://t.co/DyMvGCRelH

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#RuralThoughtThursday asks you:

@RuralAssembly @Rural_Action @RuralEquity

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These businesses are small but mighty! 💰💪

Read: https://t.co/uQpJqhH0H9

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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.

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Let's break this cycle!

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@mattdunnevt @Ruralinno @RuralAssembly @VoiceofRuralAm

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Are you looking for resources as a rural entrepreneur?

LOOK NO FURTHER: https://t.co/e6PdbM9qOL

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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?

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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.

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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: https://t.co/DYrY1ZXKTd

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

@RuralEnt

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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

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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: https://t.co/jaAyjbUJmS

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What do you notice?

Read: https://t.co/MW12dG07Rl.

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Remember to schedule a visit to your nearest clinic for a check-up!

#Ruralhealth #Wellness #HealthyLiving @ruralhealthinfo @ruralhealth @RuralCoalition @RuralAssembly

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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: https://t.co/M5GTgAKQHQ