Indiana Rural Development Council

Our Mission

The Indiana Rural Development Council is a private-public partnership that advocates for the vitality of rural Indiana.

Purpose

The Indiana Rural Development Council will facilitate efforts of citizens and other stakeholders to meet the economic and social needs of rural Indiana by cultivating innovative ideas with rural communities to be great places to live, learn, work, and play.

Core Objectives

Convene

Providing safe, neutral forums to address rural issues.

Converse

Seeking community input to identify problems and opportunities.

Collaborate

Establishing partnerships to find solutions, empowering partners to take action, and educating the public on rural issues.

Celebrate

Helping communities build pride by commemorating their heritage, celebrating their accomplishments, and planning for their future.

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