Part III of this four-part series on rural economic and community development has been produced in collaboration with and supported by Thomas USAF Group. Michelle welcomes back Thomas Kimsey, President and CEO of Thomas USAF Group, and chats with Bette Brand, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture. Mark Lee, Chief Executive Officer and President of Rhino Health Inc., the first U.S. manufacturer of nitrile rubber gloves participated in this episode as well. The topic of discussion: Governmental and private sector collaboration in the rural economic and development space. Through its partnership with the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Office, Thomas USAF is able to provide capital to both small and large businesses and entrepreneurs, Kimsey notes.
Visit the link below to access the Rural Matters podcast:
