Recreation and rural counties: attracting new residents and higher incomes

Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation continually seeks way to assist and promote the communities that we work in, which includes Carter, Dawson, Fallon, Prairie and Wibaux Counties. This often involves researching new ways to diversify the local economy. Studies are finding that for many individuals location is more important than jobs for determining where people decide to reside long-term. Gone are the days that people depend on their job as the primary determination of where they will live. This poses both a unique challenge and incredible opportunity for rural communities. Many...