Rural Partners

Rural Partners

The Voice of Rural Illinois
Connecting people and communities with resources

is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1989.
is committed to coordinate private/public leadership for community and economic
development throughout rural Illinois.
embraces a comprehensive approach to rural development.
maintains collaborative relationship with:
- the Governor's Rural Affairs Council, USDA Rural Development, Illinois
  Institute for Rural Affairs, IL. Dept. of Commerce and Economic
  Opportunity and other strategic groups.
- private sector businesses and organizations.
- local, state and federal agencies actively involved in rural community
  and economic development.
convenes annual spring and fall conferences providing access to innovative rural
development strategies and networking opportunities.
was designated the Illinois Rural Development Council through a "Memorandum of
Understanding" between Illinois' Governor Edgar and the National Rural Development
Partnership (NRDP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
is one of 39 State Rural Development Councils associated with the NRDP and is able
to provide direct input into national policy, procedures, and regulations.