Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s (RCAC) Building Rural Economies (BRE) Program supports rural and Indigenous communities across the western United States by fostering local entrepreneurship and strengthening small-town economies. Through training, technical assistance, and coaching, BRE empowers local leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community-based organizations to develop and grow locally driven economic strategies. The program emphasizes asset-based economic development—leveraging local strengths, cultural heritage, and natural resources to create sustainable and resilient communities. BRE also helps build capacity by supporting business planning, facilitating access to capital, and encouraging collaboration among stakeholders. Ultimately, RCAC’s BRE program is about more than just economic growth—it’s about cultivating thriving, self-determined communities from the ground up.
Plumas County is utilizing RCAC's BRE program for two projects: Implementation of the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Quincy Plan and the Recharge Our Community's Economy Workshop series in Chester. For more specific information, click below: