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…
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…
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…
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…