Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: How Different Are Rural and Urban Small Businesses?
April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Emily Wavering Corcoran and Anthony Tringali:
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How Different Are Rural and Urban Small Businesses?
Small businesses play a big part in rural communities. In addition to serving local demand, businesses with fewer than 500 employees account for over half of rural employment. As part of the Richmond Fed's mission to strengthen the e . . .
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How Different Are Rural and Urban Small Businesses?
Small businesses play a big part in rural communities. In addition to serving local demand, businesses with fewer than 500 employees account for over half of rural employment. As part of the Richmond Fed's mission to strengthen the e . . .