How might we put ‘unity’ back in community?
Communities are the foundation of our society, and their strength and success lie in the unity of its members. Yet, often at the heart of so...
A Note from the President: Looking Back on 2023
It’s that time of year when we all hear some version of “I can’t believe it’s been a whole year already!” Maybe you’ve heard it ...
Murdo’s Ripple Effect: A Community Coaching Story
It’s been said that dropping a pebble in water creates a ripple effect that emanates outward from the source. At Dakota Resources, we beli...
Dakota Resources’ Learning Network Honors 2023 Award Winners
At Dakota Resources’ Learning Network Gathering Awards Banquet in Brookings, SD, held on November 3, 2023, three honorees received disting...
Do you know what’s behind your community’s historic population shift?
I spent some valuable time this week doing a bit of data discovery about rural communities. In my search I explored an interactive map showi...
Dakota Resources Launches Annual Giving Campaign
We believe the future of rural exists here, right now, and that it’s up to all of us to shape it, together.
In this spirit, Dakota Reso...
Learning Network’s Housing Gatherings Spark Tangible Results
While conferences and workshops are frequently offered by all types of organizations and industries, opportunities to truly engage with othe...
Harvest Hoven: A Community Coaching Story
It’s harvest time here in rural communities across the Midwest and the nation, and it’s that word “harvest” that rings so true for c...
Training Healthcare Professionals to Make an Impact in Rural Communities
The decision to pursue a career in healthcare is only […]...
The Role of Public Policy in Your Community’s Economic Development
My husband is a mechanic. The tools of his trade […]...
Survey Says Series: The Impact of Public Policy to Build Thriving Rural Communities
Community and economic development work is often complex and can […]...
Cultivating B.O.L.D. Growth for Rural Economic Development Organizations
Community Coaching has been part of Dakota Resources’ service offerings […]...
Job Opening: NMTC Senior Portfolio Manager
Looking for something new in the NMTC industry? Does making a difference in communities matter to you? Ready to get out into those communit...
Entrepreneur Fund Supports Rural Business in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Success stories are among our favorite tales to tell, and that’s certainly the theme of our work with the Entrepreneur Fund.
Like Dakot...
Can a Leader’s Decision Making be Both Intuitive and Data-Driven?
My short answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Decision making can and, according to my experiences, is best when both intuitive and data driven. L...
Survey Says Series: Rural Development Relies on Many Hands, Storytelling
Community and economic development work is often complex and can mean many different things. For this reason, Dakota Resources continues to ...
Dakota Resources Celebrates New Website Launch
Last week, Dakota Resources launched a new website to better serve rural shapers. The website, which can be found at DakotaResources.org, of...
Fill Your Cup
A friend called me a few weeks ago in tears. She serves as a community leader in a progressive small town, yet the local negativ...
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