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Organizations call on Congress to increase support for rural small businesses
As work begins on the 2025 federal budget, the Center for Rural Affairs and 26 partner organizations from across the country are asking Congress for continued support of rural small businesses through the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program....
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 13, 2023
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 13, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of...
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Funding available to power clean energy in rural communities
Wind, solar and other renewable energy projects offer a significant opportunity to revitalize rural communities and diversify the local economy. Increased tax revenue from renewable energy projects...
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 22, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for a special session on May 22, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published May 10, 2023, and May 17,...
PUBLIC NOTICE USDA APPLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE USDA APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Ewing intends to file an application to USDA Rural Development for financial assistance in the amount of $50,000 for assistance with the purchase of a payloader. A meeting...
Veterans looking for next career may find opportunities in rural communities
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging for veterans. As they contemplate what's next on their career path, the answer may lie in a rural community. Returning veterans are a pe...
With continued support, processors look to new opportunities
As the demand for local foods grows, small- and mid-sized meat and poultry processors are looking to make investments to expand their capacity, create new markets for their product and train the next...
Grant program welcome news for local processors, consumers
For two years, processors and producers across rural Nebraska have fought hard to get a program to improve and expand Nebraska's meat processing capabilities approved and established. Their work,...
Value-added producer grant funding helps agricultural producer, business grow
On March 1, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced the availability of $19.75 million in total funding for projects as part of the Value-Added Producer Grants program. Individual f...
Grant program will assist with rural community energy development
A new federal program is offering grant funding for rural communities to develop community renewable energy projects. The Rural Energy Pilot Program, launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...
Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 13, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:28 p.m. Notice of meeting...
Bipartisan infrastructure bill includes funding for rural broadband
Representatives moved forward the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act, which includes investments in roads, bridges, other major public infrastructure projects and broadband. One of...
New USDA grant funds available for rural communities
This summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun accepting applications for two important programs for rural development. The first is the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge, which has...
Small business assistance program a valuable tool for rural entrepreneurs
JOHNATHAN HLADIK Policy director Center for Rural Affairs Small business entrepreneurship is a key source of job creation for rural counties. These businesses generate economic activity that can...
Rural businesses left out of stimulus relief
Despite bipartisan support, rural small businesses and communities with loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program will not be included in the latest stimulus package for those affected by the coronavirus p...
Guest Opinion
Small businesses continue to feel the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. While they are doing their best to keep the doors open, they are hurting. That is especially true in our rural towns....
Local villages receive USDA drinking water, wastewater infrastructure grants
The Trump administration announced Monday that the United States Department of Agriculture is investing $462 million to modernize critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across rural...
Groups call on Congress to treat rural, urban businesses equally
CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS As lawmakers consider legislation to address the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of 64 small business lenders across 32 states are calling on Congress to treat rural and urban businesses equally when it...
Sales tax increase on Ewing ballot
Ewing voters will determine if a one-half cent sales tax increase earmarked for economic development will be approved. During Monday's board meeting, village trustees approved Resolution 399 and 400,...
