The RANGE (Regional Accelerator & New Growth Engine)

We Need Your Feedback! What if a network of sensors across the Panhandle could predict wildfire risks and help farmers improve soil and water management? That’s the idea behind AgriShield, a tool The RANGE is working to develop to address some of our region’s biggest challenges, including water scarcity, soil moisture, and wildfires. 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚? Let us know your thoughts! #TheRANGE #AgriShield #TexasPanhandle #AgTech

We’re always looking for innovative solutions to support agriculture, and the use of machine learning and satellite imagery is a game-changer. Check out this article! It's about a new technology that can monitor and protect essential crops like wheat, rice, and soybeans from pests and diseases. It’s a glimpse into the future of agriculture, and we’re excited about what it could mean for producers right here in the Texas Panhandle. #TheRANGE #AgTech #PanhandleAg

Merry Christmas from The RANGE! 🎄We hope Santa treated you well and that you’re enjoying a wonderful day with family and friends. Wishing you all the best this holiday season! #TheRANGE

Frustrated by Slow Internet? We're working to bring faster, more reliable internet to the Panhandle, and we need your help. Take 30 seconds to answer a few quick questions and help improve internet speeds for everyone! Just visit: https://lnkd.in/gwJ7cC2V. #TheRANGE #Broadband #InternetSpeeds

The RANGE isn’t the only effort of its kind! From North Carolina’s Research Triangle to the Permian Strategic Partnership in Midland-Odessa, initiatives like ours are driving innovation, creating jobs, and preparing their regions for the future. We're proud of the work we do and know it will benefit our area for years to come! #TheRANGE

Big ideas need big input—and that's where YOU come in! Our Stakeholder-Led Innovation Process (SLIP) ensures your voice drives the projects we pursue, like our exciting new initiative, FutureFrame. What is FutureFrame? It’s an innovative workforce development program that tackles key challenges in the Texas Panhandle, including: 🏠 Affordable, sustainable housing. 🏗️ Modular, weather-resistant structures for commercial and residential use. 👷 Addressing skilled labor shortages with hands-on training and certifications. This effort not only brings affordable housing to families but also builds a skilled workforce ready to lead in construction, logistics, manufacturing, and beyond. Want to learn more? Check out our latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/4is6h44. #TheRANGE #WorkforceDevelopment #AffordableHousing #Innovation #TexasPanhandle

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄: 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 🚀 Though newly established, The RANGE is already making a meaningful impact 🔽 🔽 In 2023, we secured a $300,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture to research methane reduction in cattle, advancing sustainability in our region. 🌱🐄 Partnering with the Amarillo Area Foundation, we are working to expand broadband access in rural areas of the Panhandle, enhancing connectivity and opportunity. 📡 We are also collaborating with the Texas Workforce Commission and local businesses on a workforce initiative, addressing regional workforce needs and supporting careers that don’t require a college degree. 💼 From pioneering sustainability to strengthening infrastructure and developing workforce opportunities, The RANGE is committed to the future of the Panhandle. #TheRANGE #EconomicDevelopment #TexasPanhandle #Sustainability #BroadbandAccess #WorkforceInitiative

What is a Regional Economic Engine? It’s a powerful collaboration between industry and education, involving regionally-focused members working together to drive economic growth and development within a specific geographic area. Think about the tech industry in Silicon Valley, manufacturing in Detroit, music in Nashville, or financial services in New York City. Each of these is an example of the transformative power of a regional economic engine. #TheRANGE

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Today, we’re especially grateful for everyone who works tirelessly to produce the food we enjoy each and every day. We hope everyone has a wonderful day with family and friends. #TheRANGE

Our area's economy depends on water. While challenges like this are concerning, they also bring opportunity. The RANGE is committed to becoming a national leader in sustainable agricultural practices, raising the standard for resilient farming in regions like the Panhandle. Through industry partnerships and collaboration with regional stakeholders, we are building a more resilient Panhandle and a stronger future for Texas. #TheRANGE