On the move: Rural populations are shifting
6 Apr 2015
What makes for a thriving regional economy? And why does it matter? These are questions that a lot of folks out here in rural America are asking every day. Overall, rural population has declined in recent years, according to the U.S. census.
But that’s not the full picture. The fact is that some rural areas are thriving, while others are on the decline. (For a detailed look, check out this map: http://ow.ly/BwbMd.)
Here in Gage County, Nebraska, we have about a dozen small communities anchored by Beatrice, our County Seat. With Lincoln just a short drive across the county line, we’re in dynamic economic region with opportunities for business.
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Slow economic growth likely lies ahead for nine Midwestern and Plains states, according to a monthly survey report issued Wednesday.
The overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index dropped to 51.4 in March from 57 in February, the report said. The January figure was 54.8.
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The Lincoln Airport will offer five nonstop flights to Chicago and three nonstop flights to Denver by this spring. United Airlines recently added a fourth weekday flight to Chicago and a third to Denver, which will fly every day but Tuesday.
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Nebraska’s Department of Economic Development said Tuesday it has received $4.48 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative to help new business, create jobs and spur investment in startups.
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