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Dakota Resources written by Dawn Geertsema + photos by Alana Snyder “We are a nonprofit that works with rural leaders to help grow their capacity and help their community thrive,” said Dakota Resources president Joe Bartmann. Working with primarily economic development organizations and directors, Dakota Resources helps to foster growth in rural communities across the nation from South Dakota to Georgia and even Alaska.

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“There’s a great opportunity for rural communities that’s been accelerated since COVID to really make themselves a place where people who can work remotely and choose to live anywhere can decide to live,” said Bartmann. To achieve this rural growth, they build leadership and the financial resources to empower the vibrant future that particular place strives for.

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