Unleash Rural Potential

Helping rural entrepreneurs grow themselves, their businesses, and their communities.

Are you an Economic Developer looking to activate your rural community?

Why We're Passionate About Rural Economic Development

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Every idea has the potential to be successful, every community has the potential to thrive.

Entrepreneurship Programs

Virtual Business Incubator

Designed to provide prospective entrepreneurs with the right tools and resources they need to determine if there is a viable business behind their great idea.

Activation Events

Customized events to bring diverse groups of people and backgrounds together to get the creativity and entrepreneurial juices flowing!

Co-working

A network of Rural Co-Working Spaces for freelancers, entrepreneurs and independents; home to Mashup Lab and other rural businesses.

I think the most important thing about it all is that you don't feel like you have to call yourself an entrepreneur. I was literally just a person with an idea.

– Tara Joskowiak
I knew I was going to do a business like this but it really helped me hone in on what the niche was going to be

– Margarett Hoegg
This really lit the fire underneath us! It helped us focus more...it's also nice to talk to people along the same process.

– Amanda & Stacy

Recent News

Case Study: The GRID + Nicolet College | How We Unleashed Rural Potential In Wisconsin’s Northwoods Region.

Jun 20, 2022
Interview: “Giddy Up!” – How Kelly Myles Made Her Prosperous Equestrian Business Even MORE Prosperous With The Dream Business Program.

Apr 28, 2022
Interview: How The Dream Business Program Helped Louise Lizano Nurture Her Business Idea

Apr 20, 2022
Interview: How The Dream Business Program Helped Sasha Golding Build A Firm Foundation.

Apr 12, 2022
Our Biggest “Eureka!” Moment Of The Last 4 Years.

Mar 30, 2022
What Does Our Ideal Partner Look Like? 8 Traits Of A Great Economic Developer.

Mar 28, 2022
Can You Guess The #1 Reason Entrepreneurs Don’t Plug Into Their Local Resources?

Mar 7, 2022
How The Pareto Principle Can Help You Reduce Your Program Budgets By 50% (Or More).

Mar 7, 2022
Here’s How Women In Rural Communities Are UNLEASHING Their Full Potential

Feb 24, 2022
Can You Guess The Secret Ingredient Of Rural Communities?

Feb 24, 2022

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Unleash Rural Potential

Helping rural entrepreneurs grow themselves, their businesses, and their communities.

Are you an Economic Developer looking to activate your rural community?

Book a Call Now!

Are you an Entrepreneur looking to explore a business idea?

Check out our Programs!

Why We're Passionate About Rural Economic Development

Or Click Here To Get FREE ACCESS Now

Entrepreneurship Programs

Virtual Business Incubator

Activation Events

Co-working

Recent News

Case Study: The GRID + Nicolet College | How We Unleashed Rural Potential In Wisconsin’s Northwoods Region.

Interview: “Giddy Up!” – How Kelly Myles Made Her Prosperous Equestrian Business Even MORE Prosperous With The Dream Business Program.

Interview: How The Dream Business Program Helped Louise Lizano Nurture Her Business Idea

Interview: How The Dream Business Program Helped Sasha Golding Build A Firm Foundation.

Our Biggest “Eureka!” Moment Of The Last 4 Years.

What Does Our Ideal Partner Look Like? 8 Traits Of A Great Economic Developer.

Can You Guess The #1 Reason Entrepreneurs Don’t Plug Into Their Local Resources?

How The Pareto Principle Can Help You Reduce Your Program Budgets By 50% (Or More).

Here’s How Women In Rural Communities Are UNLEASHING Their Full Potential

Can You Guess The Secret Ingredient Of Rural Communities?

Growing economies in rural communities