Bridging Rural and Urban at R2R 2018

Tremendous thanks to everyone who made this year's Regards to Rural conference a huge success.

Save the Date

The next Rural Skill Builder training for rural leaders and community builders will be held Friday, Sept. 21, in Burns, OR.

Pasos al Éxito

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

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07/16/18
Pasos al Éxito Money Smart in Hermiston

RDI is now recruiting for our Pasos al Éxito Money Smart training in Hermiston.

06/29/18
Save the Date for the Next Rural Skill Builder Training

RDI's next Rural Skill Builder training for rural leaders and community builders will be held Friday, Sept. 21, in Burns, OR.

06/27/18
We're Hiring!

Come work with us! We're hiring a Grants and Program Coordinator.

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Watch our video to discover how RDI’s programs and services strengthen rural communities by developing leaders and moving communities to action towards economic vitality. 

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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