Becky McCrayBuild networking time into your eventsIn small towns, we’re naturally networked. We know lots of people, we work together on community projects, and we run into each other…4d ago4d ago
Becky McCrayHope is as infectious as despairThat headline–hope is as infectious as despair–came from Geoffrey Canada, of the Harlem Children’s Zone, speaking at the recent Council of…Aug 7Aug 7
Becky McCrayBoost your local makers and manufacturers with MFG Day in OctoberYour town has some crafters, makers, artisans or small manufacturers. The perfect time to celebrate them is during October for MFG Day, aka…Jul 24Jul 24
Becky McCrayExactly what we need right nowI just spent 30 minutes re-listening to the audio version of our Building a Unified Community. This is still exactly what we need right…Jul 17Jul 17
Becky McCrayNo one creates jobs in a vacuumTo create new jobs, people need to connect to:Jul 10Jul 10
Becky McCrayInternational Survey of Rural Challenges answersAustralia, Canada and UK weigh in with assets and challenges.Jul 3Jul 3
Becky McCrayHow tiny Tionesta turned a vacant lot into a pop-up downtown incubatorThe Tionesta Market Village is just sheds on an empty lot, but for more than ten years, it has boosted their energy and entrepreneurship.Jun 26Jun 26
Becky McCrayFolks make towns, not numbersI don’t care how small your town is. I don’t care that some state agency labeled you with bad numbers. I don’t care how many zeros are in…Jun 19Jun 19
Becky McCraySo what if it’s against the rules?Don’t let an outdated law or rule stop a great idea for your community.Jun 10Jun 10
Becky McCrayYour town is not a fit for everyone, so how do you attract new people?You’ll never get everyone to like your town. It takes a certain person to appreciate your local quirks and charm.Jun 5Jun 5