Community Outcomes
We partner with rural community leaders nationwide to advance their initiatives in building tech-driven economies that foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and the creation of tech jobs.
Meet Our Nationwide Network of Communities
Through the Simplify Business Consultancy Network, we empower rural leaders across the U.S. to accelerate the growth of tech economies that foster scalable entrepreneurship and create tech jobs. Communities that complete the Simplify Business Consultancy Initiative and demonstrate ongoing dedication to their tech economy strategies are invited to join the Simplify Business Consultancy Network.
The 38 communities in our Network, spanning 24 states, prove that large populations aren’t required to support entrepreneurs with global ambitions—what’s essential is a strong internet connection and a collaborative environment where innovative people can tackle challenges together. Collectively, these communities are home to:
- Nearly 2.9 million people in total population
- 125+ tech startups and growing
- Over 17 incubator and accelerator programs
- Access to some of the fastest broadband networks in the U.S.
Learn why Simplify Business Consultancy matters to communities across the country
We have a saying: “When you’ve seen one rural community… you’ve seen one rural community.” Rural America is dynamic and diverse, and every community we work with brings its own unique assets and challenges. Our approach is guided by each community’s identity, needs, and vision for the future. Here are some of their stories:
Impact by the numbers
2.9M
The 38 communities in our Simplify Business Consultancy Network are home to a population of nearly 2.9 million people across 25 states. From Independence, Oregon, to Waterville, Maine, our Network members are proving there is no limit to where tech jobs and scalable entrepreneurship can take place.
600+
In 2020, we enrolled more than 600 people across the Simplify Business Consultancy Network in our Future Is Digital Challenge, an initiative providing rural Americans with the skills to prepare them for careers in tech.
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Network testimonials
"We are proud to be a partner organization alongside other national Network partners, receiving ongoing education and support as we work together to advance our common goals. Our ability to learn and connect with a wide range of rural communities from coast to coast has proven to be invaluable."
Stacy Nimmo
Network testimonials
"Communicating with like-minded ecosystem builders has enabled us to grow as a community leader and agent of change. It has been a delight getting to know the hardworking behind-the-scenes team responsible for orchestrating the Simplify Business Consultancy Network's many successes."
Chris Maggiolo
Network testimonials
"Before, we were wading through things without feedback or guidance. We had some wins but they weren’t strategically thought out. We never had a strategic plan for the region as a whole, but now we understand the benefits and see why strategy is so important. It’s brought us to a new level.”
Debbie Irwin
Could your community benefit from joining the Simplify Business Consultancy Network and accelerating its tech economy growth?
Member communities of the Simplify Business Consultancy Network have finished the Simplify Business Consultancy Initiative and continue to actively develop their local tech economy ecosystems.