In this edition of Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast, Don Macke with e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems hosts Kristi Smith with the University of Wisconsin’s YourEconomy. In this podcast we explore Kristi’s interesting entrepreneurial journey, and now her remarkable work with the YourEconomy data resource. At e2 we have employed YourEconomy data impactfully with communities throughout the United States helping them discover their unique entrepreneurial opportunities. YourEconomy has two new Dashboards that will be overviewed in our conversation with Kristi.

In this edition of Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast, Don Macke with e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems hosts Shawn Kaskie with Rural Prosperity Nebraska. Shawn is the leader of an impressive entrepreneurship initiative employing entrepreneur coaches in rural Nebraska communities. Impacts from this demonstration project are remarkable. Shawn will be sharing his story, providing some overview of Rural Prosperity Nebraska and we will take a deeper dive into this U.S. Economic Development Administration supported eCoaching initiative.

Please enjoy Part 2 of the Espresso with Entrepreneurs feature with Laura Martin, the founder and owner of Sew Loved Quilt Shop in Elkhart, Kansas.