Author:
Nic Ashman
Subject:
Career and Technical Education, Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship, Civics and Government, Economics
Material Type:
Case Study, Reference Material
Level:
Lower Primary, Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division, Graduate, Career / Technical, Professional Educator
Tags:
  • Business
  • Community-Based Organizations
  • Project Based Learning
  • Rural Issues
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
    Language:
    English
    Media Formats:
    Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

    Analyzing Factors Of Rural Business Success by Thea Hempel

    Overview

    The purpose of this study is to investigate factors relevant to business success in a small, rural Northwestern Wisconsin community and determine what influences are behind their ability to succeed. The study looks to provide a basis for a Project Based Learning format that could be used at the high school or technical college level, allowing students to investigate their own community and explore career options. In addition, as a young person researches and understands their own community, the impetus would be a greater appreciation for their immediate surroundings along with the entrepreneurial energy needed to sustain a successful business lacking urban resources. The success of such businesses is imperative to the survival of such municipalities and supports the wellbeing of its residents. The study goes further to provide general feedback to the Chambers of Commerce that participate in such a study about the specific and unique aspects that create success in a defined geographical area through simple survey techniques.

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    ANALYZING FACTORS OF RURAL BUSINESS SUCCESS

    Thea Hempel

    Franki Larabee, Faculty Advisor

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    June 30, 2021