Driving initiatives that uplift rural communities into the modern tech landscape.
Simplify Business Consultancy (SBC) believes in the strength of rural communities and is committed to ensuring they have equal access to opportunities in the technology economy..
SBC dedicated to using data insights, strong partnerships, impactful programs, and targeted investments to help rural leaders create inclusive technology ecosystems across rural communities in America.
Collaborating with rural leaders to build long-term, sustainable impact.
Three key observations for tech-focused economic progress in rural communities
From our work in dozens of rural communities across the U.S. — from Wasilla, Alaska, to Nacogdoches, Texas — we’ve identified three takeaways for successful tech-based economic development.
Three key takeaways for rural tech-based economic development
Advancing Innovation in Rural Nebraska: Lessons from the Tech Builders Challenge
How Red Wing, Minnesota, Established a Regional Blueprint for Rural Prosperity
HOW WE WORK
Digital-driven Economic Transformation
Digital-driven economic transformation
Developing a Prosperous Rural Tech Ecosystem
Entrepreneurial Investment in Rural Areas
Entrepreneurial Investment in Rural Areas
Assisting Rural Tech Initiatives
Digital Skills Advancement
Digital Skills Advancement
Developing Pathways for Essential Skills
Investigation to Foster Groundbreaking Change
Investigation to Foster Groundbreaking Change
Showcasing Opportunities in Rural Areas
A Countrywide Alliance
The SBC Simplify Business Consultancy Network is an exclusive, invitation-only community of practice, bringing together 40 member communities across 23 states and representing 2.9 million individuals.
Driven by research to enable transformative impact
SBC is redefining what’s achievable in small towns through original research and storytelling, providing practical insights, analysis, and guidance on the economic challenges and opportunities confronting rural America.
Made for Rural Communities: Lessons from Incubators on Connection, Innovation, and Possibility
Explore our work
SBC positions rural communities as leaders in innovation by providing them with customized resources and support that reflect their unique strengths.