Rural residents are outpacing their urban peers in business ownership and startups.
Economics
Who do business owners turn to for advice? Read what Extension learned in our Minnesota business succession and transition study.
Festivals and events have both direct and indirect economic impacts on local economies. Extension impact studies help communities understand the cost and benefit of local tourism.
U of M Extension’s Brigid Tuck provides 11 years of economic research.
From inflation to the job market, recent headlines share some stunning economic news. Learn about the data behind this news and how it's impacting our current economy.
Is your community working to fill vacant storefronts? Unsure about the type of business to add? Learn how available data can help you find new potential businesses.
Minnesota's communities thrive when entrepreneurs have opportunities to flourish. Read about Extension's third annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference.
Read about the economic impact of small businesses in Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Read about case studies that tell the stories of four communities that focused on business retention when the pandemic hit Minnesota.
Read an analysis of the regional impacts of COVID-19 unemployment reports for Minnesota.