National Rural Economic Developers Association

Renew your membership to continue to enjoy the many benefits that NREDA offers. Renewal invoices went out last month. If you did not receive yours, email Karla Dunbar, [email protected] Member benefits: https://lnkd.in/gVffe4jk Also, we encourage you to join our committees! https://lnkd.in/gTrWVxZt #NREDA #Membership #MemberBenefits #RuralProud #EconomicDevelopment

🌟 Career opportunity! Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is seeking applicants for an Economic Development Specialist in their Member Services & Corporate Communications Division located in Springfield, MO. Learn more about this open position and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eAyZVHVZ #NREDA #JobPosting #RuralProud #EconomicDevelopment

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📢 We want to hear from you! NREDA members, you are a rich resource of economic development excellence! We encourage you to submit your proposed session topics or presentations to be considered for a future Member Webinar. Sessions should be educational and beneficial to your colleagues. Submit your topics here: https://lnkd.in/gPbuZeFm #NREDA #NREDAnews #RuralProud #EconomicDevelopment

With an average of 11,000 Americans turning 65 each day, 2024 has been a big year for retirement. Learn more about the “silver tsunami” and how it's impacting economic development in Golden Shovel Agency's whitepaper, "Securing Tomorrow: Succession Planning for Economic Development Leaders," with leadership transition strategies and insights! https://lnkd.in/emP5jCM3 #NREDA #RuralProud #GoldenShovel #GSA #Whitepaper #DownloadableEbook #EconomicDevelopment

👋🏽 Join us in welcoming these new members to NREDA! 🙌🏼 Learn the benefits of becoming a member of the National Rural Economic Developers Association: https://lnkd.in/eAQJFDYd #NREDA #RuralProud #Membership #EconomicDevelopment

🚨 Last chance to register for our informational webinar, "Strategic KPIs for Rural Economic Growth" on Dec. 12th, from 2-3 pm! Moderated by NREDA member and NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association's Joshua Seidemann! REGISTER now: https://lnkd.in/ekD3QzzD and join our Presenters for a conversation about working with local community leaders to develop key point indicators (KPI) to guide rural economic development strategies. ◾ Mendi Anschutz, Foundation Director of Advancement, Fort Hays State University | North Central Kansas Technical College ◾ Friday Otuya, Community Engagement Specialist, Nex-Tech ◾ Jill Kuehny, CEO, Kanokla Networks #NREDA #RuralProud #EconomicDevelopment

📢 Congratulations to Missouri, the NREDA's 2024 New Member Challenge WINNER! Missouri members—you earned the bragging rights as the state with the most new NREDA members in 2024! Thank you to all our awesome current members for promoting NREDA membership and benefits and bringing on 78 NEW members this year! Be sure to look for information regarding next year’s new member challenge early in 2025! #NREDATakesOmaha #NREDA #RuralProud #EconomicDevelopment

Congratulations to our 2024 Organization Excellence Award winner, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Lancaster, Missouri! 🏆 Tri-County Electric Cooperative was presented the 2024 NREDA Organization Excellence Award at the NREDA 2024 Annual Conference in Omaha, NE! This national award is designed to recognize a utility or economic development organization or an association or government entity that has implemented a successful rural economic development program for their area. The focus is on the success of communicating the program, improvements to the business climate and measurable results and outcomes. Stephanie Mills, Manager of Communications, Member Services, was in attendance to accept this award. Learn more about NREDA and our awards program here: https://www.nreda.org/ #NREDATakesOmaha #NREDA #RuralProud #EconomicDevelopment

Congratulations to this year's President’s Award winner, Devin Sonnenfelt, Senior Business Development Specialist with White River Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.! Devin was presented with the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) 2024 President’s Award at the NREDA 2024 Annual Conference in Omaha, by NREDA President Brittany Dickey, Vice President, Business Development with Corn Belt Power Cooperative. The NREDA President’s Award recognizes outstanding commitment to the NREDA organization and rural economic development. Learn more about NREDA and our rural economic development awards here: https://www.nreda.org/ #NREDATakesOmaha #NREDA #RuralProud #EconomicDevelopment