Strengthening economic mobility and fostering long-term financial resilience are central goals for local governments across the United States. For communities to flourish, every resident should have access to avenues that support economic advancement. With growing attention on economic equity, municipal officials are taking active roles in designing initiatives and frameworks that directly influence residents’ financial well-being. In rural areas, these efforts face additional hurdles due to limited resources and geographic isolation.
As rural regions navigate these complex conditions, the National League of Cities is highlighting successful strategies implemented by local leaders from recent Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant programs. This hour-long webinar will feature insights from officials who have launched impactful local projects. They will discuss practical experiences, from engaging community partners to securing public and institutional support for economic development efforts. These lessons offer valuable guidance for city administrators in communities of all sizes.
Participants will explore how collaboration and strategic planning can expand opportunity, particularly in underserved areas. The session underscores how innovations in rural governance can inform broader national approaches to inclusive growth.
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How Rural Community Leaders Are Creating Economic Opportunity
Improving economic mobility and the importance of building long-term economic stability and prosperity are key priorities for municipalities nationwide. To build a prosperous community, all residents must have opportunities to grow and thrive economically. Given the increased importance of economic mobility, local leaders are on the frontlines of developing programming, policies, and procedures that directly impact the economic mobility of their residents. For rural communities and their leaders, the impacts and challenges are amplified. n nAs rural communities grapple with economic mobility challenges, the National League of Cities will showcase the impact rural leaders are making on their communities today. During this 60-minute webinar, you will hear from local leaders from the two most recent Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant cohorts. Each of these local leaders will share lessons learned from their own economic mobility programs and key takeaways for municipalities of all sizes. From outreach and integration with key partners to getting buy-in for economic mobility programs, the insights from this conversation can be applied to all municipal leaders. n nJoin NLC during this important conversation that showcases the power of rural communities and how their lessons learned can shape economic mobility on a national scale.