On November 27, Give the Gift of Opportunity to Rural Youth

This Giving Tuesday, you can give back to provide opportunity and create change in rural communities.

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."

Pasos al Éxito

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

Latest News

11/12/18
Economic Vitality Action in Yamhill

Yamhill folks: Join your friends and neighbors this Thursday for a gathering focused on economic vitality action teams.

11/08/18
RDI Welcomes Jonelle McCoy, Rural Community Leadership Program Manager

We are thrilled to welcome Jonelle McCoy to the team.

10/12/18
Call for Board Member: RDI's Finance Committee

Are you a CPA or financial professional familiar with the nonprofit world of accounting and passionate about rural? Join RDI's Board of Directors.

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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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