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Reviving America: The Power of a Public-Private Partnership

The article discusses how rural communities are leveraging public-private partnerships to overcome housing shortages and economic stagnation. By examining North Dakota's successful initiatives, it provides a blueprint for other regions to replicate in their own revitalization efforts.

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Public-private partnerships can address rural housing crises.

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Collaboration leads to job creation and economic growth.

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North Dakota's initiative serves as a model for replication.

Join Applied Digital's CEO Wes Cummings as he moderates “Reviving America: The Power of a Public-Private Partnership” at SXSW 2025, featuring North Dakota State Representative Jim Grueneich and Applied Digital's Nick Phillips. This session delves into how public-private collaborations can revitalize rural communities, using North Dakota’s successful initiative as a blueprint for addressing housing crises, job creation, and economic growth.

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Discover how public private partnerships can transform rural communities in this insightful panel discussion. Using the recent initiative in North Dakota as a case study, we'll explore how collaboration between the state government, local leaders, and a next generation technology company has successfully addressed the rural housing crisis, created jobs, and generated new revenue streams. Learn about the strategies employed, community engagement efforts, and how other regions can replicate this model to foster economic growth and revitalization. This session is essential for anyone interested in leveraging partnerships for community development and sustainable growth.

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Wes Cummings

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Wes Cummings is the CEO of Applied Digital, leading initiatives on public-private partnerships to revitalize rural communities.

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Jim Grueneich is a State Representative for North Dakota, engaging in policy development to address rural crises.

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Nick Phillips is a key team member at Applied Digital, focusing on applying advanced technological solutions in partnerships.

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