Welcome to Our Economic Development Portal
Mission:
The National Rural Economic Developers Association is a member organization dedicated to the advancement of rural economic development through providing education and networking opportunities.
Vision:
NREDA is the leading professional development resource for rural America.
- To promote the exchange of ideas and information between association members.
- To provide members educational opportunities to encourage professional advancement.
- To further the movement of growing and revitalizing rural America through economic enhancement.
Upcoming Events
2016 NREDA Annual Conference
**NOTE: Change from July to November dates
RECENT NEWS
NREDA's 2016-2017 Grassroots Advocacy Issues Paper
The Grassroots Advocacy Committee is responsible for monitoring federal legislation that may have an impact on economic development in rural America. The Committee will keep the Board apprised of this legislation. This monitoring will include developing and maintaining relationships with the legislative staffs of affiliated organizations such as NTCA, NRTC, NRECA, NADO and CFC.
The Committee keeps the Board apprised of legislation and has developed an issues paper that defines key areas o recognition or support for ...
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Why NREDA?
- Now More Than Ever - an overview about why rural economic development is so important and why NREDA is such a key vehicle to help.
- Raising Hope - building communities that young people want to stay in or return to - to keep the talent in rural America.
- Show Me the Money - the exploration of the financing programs to spur and fund growth in rural areas. (REDL&G)
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WHERE ARE NREDA MEMBERS LOCATED
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NREDA | 1255 SW Prairie Trail Parkway | Ankeny, IA
50023 | Phone: (515) 284-1421 | Fax: (515) 334-1174