Question:

Our main challenge is getting to know entrepreneurs. While we all know each other because we live in a small community, it is difficult to know them in their entrepreneurial lives, and find ways to support them

Mo:  Andy Stoll at the Kauffman Foundation talks about the power of a cup of coffee. He notes that we are all busy and working in our respective spheres but making that small effort to touch even one or two entrepreneurs to ask specifically about their venture and their needs is magical. I think this could apply to you. You already have the relationship, but need to build a new one and well, coffee is a time-honored rural tradition.