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New Website, Crafted by Resource Bank, N.A. with Golden Shovel Agency, Empowers Rural Champions with Stories, Tools, and Resources to Drive Community RevitalizationDEKALB, IL–Resource Bank, N.A., the last locally owned community bank in DeKalb County, Illinois, recently launched a new website, www.InspireRenewEnjoy.com, designed to inspire and equip small-town leaders and...
Buying your first home can feel like a huge leap. With rising home prices, a competitive housing market, and the weight of all those extra costs, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Over half of prospective homeowners say that the high cost of living is preventing them from saving for a...
A strong local economy thrives on a reliable workforce, which is difficult to maintain without attainable and accessible housing near places of employment. As housing prices continue to skyrocket, workers are opting for longer commute times and moving further away from communities that struggle to ensure housing supply keeps pace...
Workers in rural America feel increasingly left behind and under-leveraged as they are unable to stay competitive in their industries, according to new research from the University of Phoenix Career Institute® and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI).A major roadblock stems from limited technological infrastructure, including a lack of access...
Seasoned fundraising professionals know that grant seeking is a dynamic process. As the landscape continues to evolve—shaped by new funding priorities, economic pressures, and emerging trends—it’s essential to continually refine and elevate your grant strategies. While its important to understand the fundamentals, the real competitive advantage is knowing how to...
