This EDA investment supports the implementation of the heartland regional initiative, a multi-state project of rural innovation strategies, INC. (risi), which will support technology-based economic…

This $447,300 Economic Development Administration project grant supports the Heartland Regional Initiative managed by Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc. The initiative provides planning and technical assistance to seven rural communities in the American Heartland to develop strategies for inclusive digital economies. Services include supporting local technology entrepreneurship and the creation of digital and innovation-based jobs. Once completed, the work under this September 2022 to September 2024 award will support workforce development and economic stabilization in the region to boost job opportunities and leverage private investment. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program aims to aid regions facing adverse economic changes through various planning and infrastructure assistance.

This EDA investment supports the implementation of the heartland regional initiative, a multi-state project of rural innovation strategies, INC. (risi), which will support technology-based economic development rural american heartland communities. Through this project, risi will provide planning and technical assistance to seven communities, leading to new strategies to build inclusive digital economy ecosystems that support local tech entrepreneurship and the creation of digital and innovation-based jobs. Once completed, the project work will support workforce development and stabilize the regional economy to help boost job opportunities and leverage private investment throughout the region.