Investing in Rural America: The Role of Corporate Citizenship

While one-fifth of the US population lives in rural areas, it receives a far smaller share of philanthropic dollars. As The Conference Board reported, rural America has the opportunity to grow in a post-pandemic economy, but only if it overcomes barriers in areas such as broadband, education, child care, and health care. Successfully addressing these challenges also has the potential to lessen the sense of economic alienation in rural America that adds to the political polarization of our society.

For many companies, rural communities are an important source of customers and essential to their supply chain operations. Companies and corporate citizenship leaders have a profound opportunity to make a difference in rural America with their resources, time, and attention.

Join this webcast to learn:

  • What are the key barriers to growth and challenges facing rural areas?
  • How can corporate citizenship make a difference?
  • What types of corporate citizenship programs are expanding opportunities in rural America?
  • How are the demographics of rural America changing, and how should this shape corporate citizenship strategies?
  • What do success and positive outcomes look like, and how should companies evaluate the impact of their programs and partnerships in rural communities?

Who Should Attend: Senior-level corporate citizenship, corporate social responsibility, and philanthropy leaders; senior diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders; and corporate communication and governance executives.

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Investing in Rural America: The Role of Corporate Citizenship
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Investing in Rural America: The Role of Corporate Citizenship

JUNE 07, 2023

While one-fifth of the US population lives in rural areas, it receives a far smaller share of philanthropic dollars. As The Conference Board reported, rural America has the opportunity to grow in a post-pandemic economy, but only if it overcomes barriers in areas such as broadband, education, child care, and health care. Successfully addressing these challenges also has the potential to lessen the sense of economic alienation in rural America that adds to the political polarization of our society.

For many companies, rural communities are an important source of customers and essential to their supply chain operations. Companies and corporate citizenship leaders have a profound opportunity to make a difference in rural America with their resources, time, and attention.

Join this webcast to learn:

  • What are the key barriers to growth and challenges facing rural areas?
  • How can corporate citizenship make a difference?
  • What types of corporate citizenship programs are expanding opportunities in rural America?
  • How are the demographics of rural America changing, and how should this shape corporate citizenship strategies?
  • What do success and positive outcomes look like, and how should companies evaluate the impact of their programs and partnerships in rural communities?

Who Should Attend: Senior-level corporate citizenship, corporate social responsibility, and philanthropy leaders; senior diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders; and corporate communication and governance executives.

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