You would be forgiven for thinking that October 17th was just another ordinary day for the fifteen households of the Mt. Rose Bowl subdivision, hidden by dense forest between a ski resort and a sleepaway camp in Northern Nevada. But Sally Sue Broili vividly remembers letting out a joyful sigh of relief as families cleaned dishes, drank water, brushed their teeth, washed their hands, and went about their lives.

It was the first day any of the residents had direct access to potable water for over five months.

Today’s Power, Inc. proposes to construct the North Little Rock Electric Department (NLRED) Solar project.  It will be a solar facility located on a 45-acre tract of land owned by TPI-Natural, LLC.  It will be near the intersection of Baucum Pike and Garner Road, near the city of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Embracing remote work can be a game-changer for rural America, but it requires robust infrastructure and reliable internet connectivity. As remote work becomes more common, high-speed internet will allow Italy to compete for residents seeking a slower pace of life outside of the city.

Known as "The Biggest Little Town in Texas" the beautiful town is living up to it's big name attracting more residents thanks to the town's improved high-speed internet. 

When Green Technologies, LLC began operations in 1999, sustainability was a newer concept in the agricultural industry. Still, the company remained dedicated to growing as a market leader in sustainability and innovation. Now, as the company celebrates 25 years, there is a push from all sides of the industry to adopt sustainable practices and provide more eco-friendly options to consumers.

The Value-Added Producer Grant or VAPG program can help emerging industries take the next steps to becoming viable and expand their markets.

Just ask Drew Oberholtzer, the co-founder of Coexist Build, which was the 2021 recipient of a VAPG for hemp blocks. Coexist, located in Blandon, Berks County, Pa., used a grant of $49,135 to process and test hemp blocks for the construction industry. 

USDA Rural Development awarded a Community Facilities Grant worth $133,200 to a childcare center in Rensselaer, Indiana. This grant will fund Appletree Rensselaer, a licensed childcare center providing services to 72 children between six weeks and five years old. The center will cater to a community that previously did not have access to licensed childcare services.