Supporting rural entrepreneurship: a review of conceptual developments from research to practice

Michael William-Patrick Fortunato · 2014 · Community Development

Summary. Rural entrepreneurship differs fundamentally from mainstream entrepreneurship research, which focuses on high-growth, high-tech ventures. This review argues that rural areas need distinct entrepreneurial approaches suited to local conditions, opportunities, and challenges. Rural entrepreneurship offers alternative pathways for job creation and economic development that leverage local citizens and markets rather than following conventional high-growth models.

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Fortunato, M. W.. (2014). Supporting rural entrepreneurship: a review of conceptual developments from research to practice. Community Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/15575330.2014.935795

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DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2014.935795
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01