Saturday, September 23, 2006
Indiana has launched a new strategy for its rural counties. Read more.
Based on the Rural Indiana Strategy for Excellence: A 2020 Vision for the Indiana Countryside (RISE 2020), "Breaking the Boundaries" focuses on expanding entrepreneurial opportunities in rural areas and improving workforce development.
My colleagues at Purdue, working with the Lt. Governor's office, developed the RISE 2020 process. You can learn more about RISE 2020 from the web site of the Purdue Center for Regional Development here.
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Indiana launches new rural strategy
