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JW Marriott
Salon 6
110 E 2nd St.
Speakers
Chris Harris
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Tina Metzer
National Center For Resource Development
Nathan Ohle
RCAP
Eric Smith
US Commercial Service, US Department of Commerce
According to experts, rural communities are more entrepreneurial and rural startups have longer survival rates than their urban counterparts. From agricultural-technology to advanced manufacturing, rural entrepreneurial ecosystems offer unique start-up opportunities, which can help bridge gaps between urban and rural areas. This panel of experts provide practical insights into designing and building prosperous and dynamic entrepreneurial rural communities, as told by main-street and online startup ecosystem builders. Discover how new and emerging technologies can help increase entrepreneurial activities regardless of geographic location.
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Format: Panel
Event Type: Session
Track: Design
Level: Advanced