Our one-day convening, "Rural Forward: Exploring Fresh Perspectives," drew nearly 100 engaged and energetic attendees who participated in discussions focused on rural leadership development, entrepreneurship, and public policy.During the morning…
This winter and spring, a dozen youth in Sweet Home, OR, participated in RDI's inaugural Youth Rural Community Leadership program to expand their skills, meet others in the community, and…
By Heidi Khokhar, Executive Director, Rural Development Initiatives For decades, rural economies have experienced relentless economic downturns and instability. The decline of the timber industry and the recent recession hit…
RDI is hiring a Program Manager to be a major player in our economic vitality efforts throughout the rural Pacific Northwest.We are looking for a dynamic person who can design,…