04/19/2012
Reading this may present some interesting perspectives on land use and finance. It is well worth the read for economic developers!
http://www.strongtowns.org/companion-booklet/
www.strongtowns.org
Curbside Chat Companion Booklet
03/27/2012
Kansas is bringing people in, and they have a good start on the decade! http://www.kansas.com/2012/03/26/2271174/u-haul-survey-kansas-leads-nation.html What do you think?
U-Haul survey: Kansas leads nation for newcomers | Wichita Eagle
Kansas had the highest rate of in-migration in the country for states with at least 5,000 families moving, according to a survey released today by U-Haul International.
03/15/2012
Get registered for this landmark conference. It should be a informative time!
Rural Futures Conference
The Rural Futures Conference is a gathering of individuals, ideas and insight all focused on a progressive future for Nebraska and the Great Plains. Please join us for an interactive and dynamic experience that will shape the University of Nebraska�s initiative to create a resilient and sustainable ...
03/09/2012
Who loves a Friday afternoon survey!? Wooo! Please, take our survey on rural development!
Rural Development and the Nebraska Renaissance Survey
02/28/2012
South Dakota AND Kansas are now focusing on bringing in people to fill jobs! Let's do the same thing in Nebraska!
S. Dakota has jobs, needs workers - Omaha.com
It seeks 1,000 skilled workers willing to move to the state and fill a surplus of private-sector jobs.
02/15/2012
Also, Ben Nelson (D-Nebraska) shines some light on the post office situation we face as a state...
Ben Nelson, U.S. Senator for Nebraska: Nelson: Postal Reform Must Protect Rural America
Nelson: Postal Reform Must Protect Rural America
02/15/2012
What is the thing you're most enjoying in rural Nebraska today?
02/08/2012
This is a really fascinating article... Oregonians are actively trying to keep a stretch of highway rural in appearance and are looking to block any commercial development!
Regaining (and maintaining) a rural feel
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02/06/2012
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Nebraska Renaissance Foundation List
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01/27/2012
Thanks to Jessica Kolterman, Heather Sykyta, Michele Ehresman, Nicole Sedlacek, Dennis Houston, Chris Roth and Caleb Pollard for testifying on LB 850!
01/23/2012
We need your voice! Come testify for a rural population increase bill on Friday at 1:30 in room 1524 of the State Capitol!
http://www.legislature.ne.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB850.pdf
01/05/2012
We changed our name, but we're still working toward the same goal: increasing the population of rural Nebraska!