Lifting All Boats in Northwest Oregon

Successful WealthWorks efforts to develop the small-scale seafood value chain in Garibaldi and Tillamook County, Oregon.

Pasos al Éxito

Pasos al Éxito builds the entrepreneurial capacity of rural Latino community members.

RDI Again Named a 100 Best Nonprofit

We are honored to have ranked in Oregon Business Magazine's "100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon."

Latest News

07/17/19
Interested in Becoming a Leader in Your Rural Community?

Recruitment is now open for the 3rd cohort of the Mason County, WA, Rural Community Leadership Program.

05/03/19
WealthWorks in Action on Oregon's North Coast

Successful efforts to develop the small-scale seafood value chain in Garibaldi and Tillamook County, Oregon, began with the region's introduction to the WealthWorks framework in 2013.

04/19/19
Rural Policy Webinars

Join RDI and rural policy experts for Wednesday webinars this spring to learn about the rural impact of education, carbon emissions, and broadband legislation.

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Our Projects

Business Retention & Expansion
Are you interested in implementing a long-term economic development strategy in your community? We are here to help. The key to business vitality is having a strong, locally-owned business base that has the capacity to endure and grow in today’s rapidly changing economy. While every rural business... Learn more
Economic Vitality Roadmaps
Are you ready to take responsibility for the economic health and future of your town? Rural Economic Vitality Roadmaps will take your community through a three-part process to create an action-oriented roadmap to economic success. We believe big things happen in small places when communities... Learn more
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