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Our stories and announcements highlight some of our favorite projects from living and working in rural, shine a light on rural, and let you know what's happening in rural communities throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Read more about the article How Do We Help Grow Rural Power?

How Do We Help Grow Rural Power?

By Taylor Sarman, Partner at Mahonia Public Affairs and RDI Board MemberThe impact of government decisions on our daily lives has likely never been more clear: daily updates about public…

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Read more about the article Gathering & Leading Diverse Cohorts of People Across the Walla Walla Valley

Gathering & Leading Diverse Cohorts of People Across the Walla Walla Valley

Throughout the pandemic, the 2020 Sherwood Trust Community Leadership Program cohort came together and met online with more than 30 community members from throughout Washington's Walla Walla Valley. As part…

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Read more about the article Rural Communities Are Rebuilding, and RDI Has Some Ideas About How to Recover Stronger Than Before

Rural Communities Are Rebuilding, and RDI Has Some Ideas About How to Recover Stronger Than Before

By Amy Hause, Director of Economic Vitality Services, Rural Development InitiativesRDI has been working to help rural places achieve economic prosperity since 1991. Rural communities in the Pacific Northwest have…

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Read more about the article Exploring New Ideas at Rural Forward

Exploring New Ideas at Rural Forward

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…

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