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Published January 14, 2012, 08:32 AM

Commentary: Proven program helps create rural jobs

In two short years the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP), administered through USDA, has proven to be a solid job creator in rural America. The program provides loan capital and technical assistance grants to small business development organizations to make loans and provide support to startup and existing rural businesses.

By: Step Larsen, Center for Rural Affairs, Alexandria Echo Press

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