Brookings Institution 88d ago

America's Rural Future: Brookings–AEI Commission on U.S. Rural Prosperity is a bipartisan initiative co-chaired by former Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat, and former Governor Chris Sununu, a Republican. America's Rural Future brings together a cross-section of the country—spanning diverse backgrounds, regions, values, and industries—to inform its work to develop policy solutions for rural prosperity. On March 4, America's Rural Future hosted a public Field Hearing at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi. This panel examined the challenges and opportunities shaping in the Mississippi Delta. Expert panelists: William Bynum, CEO, Hope Enterprise Corporation/Hope Credit Union Corey Wiggins, Federal Co-Chair, Delta Regional Authority Errick Simmons, Mayor, City of Greenville Nearly one in five Americans lives in rural communities, and their contributions are vital to the nation's economic, cultural, and social fabric. The Commission brings together leaders from across industries to develop long-term, pragmatic solutions grounded in rural realities, focused on ensuring a fair shot, no matter the zip code. Senior Fellow Tony Pipa (Brookings) and Brent Orrell (AEI) lead the research efforts supporting the Commission's work. To learn more about our research, visit: brookings.edu/americasruralfuture Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BrookingsInstitution Follow Brookings on social media! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Brookings Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BrookingsInst Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/brookingsinst LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/com/company/the-brookings-institution