Strategies for Rural Prosperity

This book provides guidance to rural communities that seek to center local entrepreneurs and locally-owned businesses in their community economic development planning. Using case studies and practical approaches from rural places across the United States, author Don Macke shows how unique assets and local history can catalyze successful, diverse economies. Strategies for Rural Prosperity provides customizable steps a community can take to get started, continue or grow their entrepreneur-led local economy. Don Macke’s work with e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems has informed the development of Growing Rural Oregon, a program supported by The Ford Family Foundation.

Author: Don Macke
Year of Publishing: 2023
Number of Pages: 300

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Reviews

ANGELA MOLINA (verified owner) – June 3, 2024

I love the way the book is written. For a person who is new to the logistic of reading about entrepreneurship and rural economies this book makes it super easy to understand complex concepts.
Craigmo (verified owner) – August 14, 2024

Interesting book
Firechild94 (verified owner) – August 21, 2024

Great book. I loved all the information and how it was written.
courteney (verified owner) – August 28, 2024

It’s a forward-thinking and inspirational read for anyone working in and for rural communities.
pat (verified owner) – October 9, 2024

Based upon on the ground experience. Great concepts predominantly scalable. Not an easy read; you have to keep going to get the most benefit from their experience.
BStiller (verified owner) – November 1, 2024

I believe I would have gotten more out of this book if I was an entrepreneur, but I appreciate the focus on what keeps rural economies going. This book was well written and engaging and focused on communities keeping their identity.
Ellen Balkovec (verified owner) – January 12, 2025

Wonderful book for our community
Danielle Stolk (verified owner) – January 21, 2025

Based on real rural economies. This book provides perspective on how to capitalize unique community assets to reinforce/build economic sustainability within rural environments. A good resources for those in the field.