This resource is a tool for rural community leaders in western Illinois and across the state. It is a place for us to share what we have learned about creating entrepreneurial communities and to celebrate what the pilot communities in western Illinois have accomplished to date. In particular, we want to help you better understand:

• Entrepreneurs – Who they are and what they need.
• Making the case – Why entrepreneurship development is important for rural communities.
• Creating an entrepreneurial environment – What are the key components.
• Moving forward – What is working across rural America and in the western Illinois region.
• Measuring your outcomes – How to capture and share the story of your success.
• Supportive policy – The role of local and state policy in entrepreneurship development.

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