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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 Snapshot: Linn County’s Hispanic Population

Snapshot: Linn County’s Hispanic Population

RDI recently created a report which highlights Linn County's Hispanic population, addresses challenges faced by these residents, and aims to bring to light the gaps in resources for the Hispanic community. To discuss…

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Read more about the article Palouse Leaders Choose Local First with a Focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Palouse Leaders Choose Local First with a Focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Greater Palouse Rural Community Leadership class of 2020 was the first of RDI’s rural leadership trainings to be conducted entirely virtually. As their class project, participants chose a local…

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Read more about the article Main Street Economic Vitality Hub Workshop Series

Main Street Economic Vitality Hub Workshop Series

RDI is partnering with Oregon Main Street to deliver the Main Street Economic Vitality Hub workshop series, tailored to helping community Main Street economic vitality committees enhance their capacity to…

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Read more about the article Reimagining Rural Communities

Reimagining Rural Communities

"Through our experiences we've learned that a critical mass of leaders is an essential foundation for anything a community wants to do to move toward community vitality."Jennifer Groth, RDI's Policy…

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