Think Like an Entrepreneur - Become a Sparkplug

A belief is just a thought you keep thinking. So why do you believe what you believe? Why do you believe what you believe about the community that you live in most. Why do you believe - you were taught what to believe! So what are you going to do about your belief? Think Like an Entrepreneur.

A community who does not want to face its' challenges, shall always face challenges. There is a way to think to grow your community. Think Like an Entrepreneur is an innovative way to look at your community leadership. Do you believe in self-improvement? If it works for one, it will work for many. That is how an entrepreneur thinks. Find a solution and build upon it for success.

Gen Z and Millennials! Does what a worker want match with what the world of work wants and does that match with what your community offers? If you do not have what people are looking for, you do not attract the person that you want. It is that simple. Matching what a worker want to your community and businesses environment is a very important step in building your economy.

Join us as we talk with Bruce Feustel, former Senior Fellow with the National Conference of State Legislatures. He organized/ taught at committee chair and new legislator training seminars, produced CDs on “How to be an Effective Legislator,” as well as provide staff support the NCSL's Legislative Effectiveness Committee.  #civility  #legilatures #electedofficials #elections #engagement 

Happy workers are productive workers, especially when we feel our kids are safe in the care of a trusted individual or center. When employees feel their family is supported by their workplace, engagement, loyalty and satisfaction rise. Businesses and communities with employer-assisted childcare implement a cost-effective way to control labor costs, enhance worker productivity, and engage their workforce. It is a critical infrastructure for attracting families to your community. For more information: contact [email protected]  Watch the episode in YouTube - https://youtu.be/OmyhDthx_TY 

Stop talking about a "Brain Drain" problem. How do you engage your youth? Learn about Coaching in the Classroom as we help student and the community create a better workforce. Join us all week as we layout for you step-by-step processes. Use at school or at home. #coachingintheclassroom #homeschoollife #education #culture #economic development #leadership #sparkplugleadership

What is an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and why is it important for rural communities to have one? We continue our conversation with Don Macke on what learning he has with building ecosystems in his more than 40 years of economic development. Don Macke, VP Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Rural Community Solutions talks with Craig Schroeder about survey results from across the country on how your youth view you town. Stemming the outflow of young people from America’s countryside has been a topic of great concern to rural leaders for decades. Many recognize that ultimately the renewal and vitality of rural America relies on attracting more young adults and families to rural communities. An examination of over 40,000 rural middle school through high school students’ perspectives on their hometowns and their futures, gathered from across the United States, suggests that young people themselves may provide tangible answers.  In short, many youth would prefer to stay or return to their hometowns, especially if there are viable career opportunities available. Strong ties to family and growing up in rural America are powerful draws, and many youth believe that their home communities would be a great place to raise their own families. For more information: [email protected]

Do you work with entrepreneurs?  We wrap-up Entrepreneurship month with our interview with Don Macke with Entrepreneurial Ecosystems;  How Communities Can Support Entrepreneurs. 

For more, contact [email protected] www.ruralcommunitysolutions.com  

Thought Papers Sharable Resources  Likely Entrepreneurial Development Opportunities  https://drive.google.com/file/d/125xIOSEJKtAUmY1_H2YRm10g2iwOAby7/view?usp=sharing 

Growth-Oriented Entrepreneurs:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ClkpIdzn8u5T5CisbURrTSG41kvpTe-g/view?usp=sharing  

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