March 2, 2020

COVID-19 and Economic Opportunities for Rural America

The COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous health, economic, and social impacts on virtually everyone. Beginning in March 2020, schools and businesses closed and everyone that could began working from home. Despite tremendous and ongoing economic impacts, the pandemic may open the door of opportunity for rural communities to reap economic development benefits. Two factors may enhance that opportunity: (1) the safety of distance, and (2) opportunities made available by modern information and communication technology.

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