Dawn Thilmany is a Colorado-based professor and educator who focuses on the role of food, entrepreneurs and community in rural America.
Farmers Market Week 2026: Celebrate Local Fruits And Veggies
As we celebrated 2026 Farmers Market week this August, let's explore their role in our communities.
Initiatives To Bridge The Digital Divide For Small Business
Nourish + Bloom Market exemplifies the way small businesses can harness technology to address community needs, and how industry partners such as AT&T can support them.
Americana Through The Eyes Of World Cup Fans
World Cup fans are discovering hidden pockets of the U.S. and are finding new reasons to visit beyond game venues and cities
Rural America’s Shift From Five And Dimes To Modern Grocers
Rural grocers have changed greatly over the past 100 years and this article highlights some key trends
How Small Businesses Have Anchored Main Street For 250 Years
As America marks its 250th anniversary and Small Business Month, I explore the key challenges facing rural small businesses and the future of Main Street.
As America Turns 250, Legacy Businesses At Risk With Rising Costs
It is always challenging to maintain a small hometown business but current dynamics require managers to rethink their market.
Rural America Faces A Crossroads As It Turns 250
A 4th Wave of Economic Development offers rural America an opportunity to elevate its image through investments in place-based quality of life
The Future Of Rural Livability Is Connectivity
The livability of rural America will be partly driven by how well it connects to urban centers, but also, but creating local connectivity.
Why U.S. Legacy Spirit Brands Are Facing Market Challenges
Waning demand and global trade dynamics represent significant challenges to U.S. wine, beer and spirit brands
How Immigrants Are Catalyzing A Rural Economic Melting Pot
Immigration has contributed positively to the sustaining the population and workforce of rural America.