Rural entrepreneurs, resilient communities, sustainable prosperity
THESE ARE THEIR STORIES
GIS Mapping Workflow
At Communities Unlimited (CU), the Geographic Information System (GIS) Team is led by Coordinator Don Becker, with Project Manager Trent Neathery and Specialists Alex Webb and Harrison Brown. This story explains how GIS…
Sustaining Sewage
The Girard Community Sewer System, established in 2007, is a privately owned utility in Richland Parish, Louisiana. Designed to support a rural population, it includes a pumping facility, treatment, storage, and collection…
Turning the Tide
Before becoming South Plains Water Supply Corporation (SPWSC) in July 2023, the system was an investor-owned utility in Lubbock, Texas, owned by Marion Smith. Smith had tried multiple times to sell the system without success…
Empowering Corporate Wellness
Tennessee Entrepreneur Deana Taylor is channeling years of expertise into her new business, Strong Minds, Strong Bodies (SMSB) Solutions, a fitness and wellness service designed for corporate compensation packages. With a…
From Corporate Finance to Coaching
Tennessee Entrepreneur Gwendolyn Tucker went from crunching numbers in corporate finance to guiding leaders toward success. Now, as President of Respect Integrity Excellence (RIX), she’s helping companies thrive…
Driving Entrepreneurial Success
Arkansas Entrepreneurs Cedric and Crystal Smith started JNM Trucking in August 2022, based in Rogers. Their company specializes in short and long-haul hotshot transportation, ensuring quick freight delivery to various…
Strategic Planning
Arkansas Entrepreneur Ashtone Dixon has been a hairstylist since 2011. She founded The Hot Spot AR | Salon & Spa in Conway in 2017 and relocated to Fayetteville in 2021. At Hot Spot Salon, Dixon services members of the…
Water System Expands
Corinth Water Supply Corporation (WSC) has been operating since 1969. Located near Grand Saline, Texas, 70 miles east of Dallas, the rural Texas water system has 395 connections and provides water to the communities of…
Revitalizing Rural Water
Down in southeast Oklahoma lies the quaint community of Big Cedar. Nestled amidst the picturesque Ouachita Mountains, this small community in southern LeFlore County harbors the remarkable tale of resilient Rural Water…
Supporting Amarillo, Texas
In Amarillo and its surrounding West Texas communities, Communities Unlimited (CU) stands as a beacon of support and engagement.With a presence spanning lending, community sustainability, community infrastructure,…
Limited Access No More
Kiowa is a small town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, with a population of 731. Located in the southeastern part of the state, the Kiowa Public Works Authority serves about 350 water customers and 294 sewer customers. The…
Carpentry Business Expansion
Tennessee Entrepreneur Darron Robinson ran Sprick’s Cabinets & Carpentry Solutions from his home in Brighton, 30 miles north of Memphis. He started the business in 2021, with his wife Chalonda as co-owner and…
GIS Mapping Workflow
At Communities Unlimited (CU), the Geographic Information System (GIS) Team is led by Coordinator Don Becker, with Project Manager Trent Neathery and Specialists Alex Webb and Harrison Brown. This story explains how GIS…
Sustaining Sewage
The Girard Community Sewer System, established in 2007, is a privately owned utility in Richland Parish, Louisiana. Designed to support a rural population, it includes a pumping facility, treatment, storage, and collection…
Turning the Tide
Before becoming South Plains Water Supply Corporation (SPWSC) in July 2023, the system was an investor-owned utility in Lubbock, Texas, owned by Marion Smith. Smith had tried multiple times to sell the system without success…
Empowering Corporate Wellness
Tennessee Entrepreneur Deana Taylor is channeling years of expertise into her new business, Strong Minds, Strong Bodies (SMSB) Solutions, a fitness and wellness service designed for corporate compensation packages. With a…
From Corporate Finance to Coaching
Tennessee Entrepreneur Gwendolyn Tucker went from crunching numbers in corporate finance to guiding leaders toward success. Now, as President of Respect Integrity Excellence (RIX), she’s helping companies thrive…
Driving Entrepreneurial Success
Arkansas Entrepreneurs Cedric and Crystal Smith started JNM Trucking in August 2022, based in Rogers. Their company specializes in short and long-haul hotshot transportation, ensuring quick freight delivery to various…
Strategic Planning
Arkansas Entrepreneur Ashtone Dixon has been a hairstylist since 2011. She founded The Hot Spot AR | Salon & Spa in Conway in 2017 and relocated to Fayetteville in 2021. At Hot Spot Salon, Dixon services members of the…
Water System Expands
Corinth Water Supply Corporation (WSC) has been operating since 1969. Located near Grand Saline, Texas, 70 miles east of Dallas, the rural Texas water system has 395 connections and provides water to the communities of…
Revitalizing Rural Water
Down in southeast Oklahoma lies the quaint community of Big Cedar. Nestled amidst the picturesque Ouachita Mountains, this small community in southern LeFlore County harbors the remarkable tale of resilient Rural Water…
Supporting Amarillo, Texas
In Amarillo and its surrounding West Texas communities, Communities Unlimited (CU) stands as a beacon of support and engagement.With a presence spanning lending, community sustainability, community infrastructure,…
