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Reviving America: The Power of a Public-Private Partnership

Applied Digital CEO Wes Cummings moderates a session at SXSW 2025 on public-private partnerships' role in revitalizing rural communities. The session features North Dakota State Representative Jim Grueneich and Applied Digital's Nick Phillips. North Dakota's initiative is highlighted as a successful model for addressing housing and economic challenges.

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Public-private partnerships can revitalize rural communities.

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North Dakota's initiative serves as a successful model.

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Collaborations are key to addressing housing and economic challenges.

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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 is the CEO of Applied Digital, a leading company in software and technology solutions. He has been instrumental in driving the company's public-private partnership initiatives. Wes has moderated several discussions on technological innovations and economic revitalization.

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Jim Grueneich

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Jim Grueneich is a State Representative for North Dakota, known for his advocacy and legislative work on rural development and public-private partnerships.

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