THE RURBAN FRINGE

‘Rurban Round Up: ROI’s, Intermunicipal Resources, Creative Economies, Civic Engagement, and More

With so much going on this month, please read on to discover …

The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) is looking for organizations who have done a return-on-investment (ROI) or social-return-on-investment calculation (SROI) on their programs and services … examples and calculations will be compiled and shared to assist other agencies with demonstrating the value of community [...]

New Online Atlas of Rural America

Today, the US Department of Agriculture  announced the release of an online mapping tool that captures a broad range of demographic, economic and agricultural data on rural areas across the United States.
The Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America provides county-level mapping of over 60 statistical indicators depicting trends and conditions across different types of rural [...]

Community Information Database Updated

Looking for information on your community?
In an effort to support regional development, the Government of Canada has updated and improved its Community Information Database (CID). 
Which is good news … whether you’re a researcher looking for population statistics, a farmer looking for a reliable market base, or other economic development professionals leading strategic planning sessions in resource-reliant areas.
This [...]