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Rural America isn’t struggling because it’s incapable—it’s struggling because it’s been made invisible. The businesses, services, and events that fuel small towns aren’t failing due to a lack of quality or effort; they’re facing an uphill battle because the systems in place weren’t designed for them.
In 2025, Nearby Nearby is set to amplify its impact and capabilities, focusing on how we can better serve rural communities—not just as a local discovery platform connecting residents, visitors, and businesses through our patent-pending One Search feature, but as the first platform purpose-built for rural America.
On September 11th, the Chatham County Community Engagement Task Force hosted a Day of Service, connecting 22 local organizations with over 60 attendees eager to volunteer. The event showcased various ways to serve the community. Learn more about the participating organizations and their volunteer needs to see how you can get involved!
We are thrilled to announce that Nearby Nearby has been selected as one of the eight high-potential startups in the Council for Entrepreneurial Development GRO Accelerator program, an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and accelerate our growth.
This past month, Rhonda Jean, founder and CEO of Nearby Nearby, had the exciting opportunity to serve as the featured speaker at two major networking events in Chatham County.
For too long, rural businesses, events, and local services have struggled—not because they aren’t valuable, but because they aren’t visible. Information is scattered, word-of-mouth only goes so far, and major platforms overlook small towns, making it harder for people to find what’s right in their own backyard.
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