Entrepreneurship is vital to rural communities

Small businesses play a critical role in creating jobs, driving economic growth, and contributing to the overall well-being of rural communities. In many areas, they are the backbone of the local economy, providing essential goods and services.

Spring offers a good reminder of the importance of these contributions to our communities, in particular with National Small Business Week celebrated from May 3 to 9.

Small-scale entrepreneurship is a proven strategy to strengthen our small towns and consistently creates genuine opportunity across rural America. This strategy also has the capacity to br...