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Dec 165 min read

The Election Happened, Now What?

“A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.” -James Freeman Clarke By RDG Senior Principal Amy Curtis...

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**The RDG Process – How We Build Organizations that Build Communities**

Clint Nessmith

Nov 253 min read

**The RDG Process – How We Build Organizations that Build Communities**

By RDG CEO Clint Nessmith There are many individuals in the economic development and Chamber industry who have never worked with a...

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Kenny McDonald

Nov 181 min read

FACING THE OBVIOUS

By Columbus Partnership President and CEO, Kenny McDonald - RDG Guest Blogger "Nothing is so treacherous as the obvious." – Joseph A....

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Ellie Dunavant

Sep 175 min read

CLIENT PROFILE: Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development

Profiles in Leadership: Helen Cauthen By RDG Principal Ellie Dunavant Resource Development Group (RDG) recently completed a successful...

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Clint Nessmith

Aug 52 min read

ACCE Annual Conference Recap

By RDG CEO Clint Nessmith It was a privilege to once again attend ACCE's Annual Conference. Thank you to ACCE for their seamless...

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Tourism and Placemaking: A Pillar of Economic Development

Brent Jonas

Jul 222 min read

Tourism and Placemaking: A Pillar of Economic Development

By RDG Principal Brent Jonas With summer winding down and back-to-school ads popping up, many are squeezing in last-minute vacations. But...

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Unlocking Success: The Role of Communication and Collaboration in Regional Economic Development

Amy Curtis

Jun 212 min read

Unlocking Success: The Role of Communication and Collaboration in Regional Economic Development

By RDG Principal Amy Curtis Economic development entities play a pivotal role in fostering regional growth and prosperity. These...

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Doug Radcliff

May 172 min read

Why ESG Still (and Will Always) Matter

By RDG Director of Innovation and Research Doug Radcliff Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility...

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Maximizing Productivity and Efficiency in Fundraising

Matthew Chambers

Apr 92 min read

Maximizing Productivity and Efficiency in Fundraising

By RDG COO Matt Chambers Fundraising, whether via memberships and sponsorships or special funds/campaigns, is a critical component in the...

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Navigating Workforce Evolution: Initiatives, Trends, and the Role of Economic Developers

Ellie Dunavant

Mar 132 min read

Navigating Workforce Evolution: Initiatives, Trends, and the Role of Economic Developers

By RDG Principal Ellie Dunavant Today’s economic landscape is evolving rapidly, demanding innovative solutions from economic developers...

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Amy Curtis

Feb 95 min read

CLIENT PROFILE: Detroit Regional Partnership

Maureen Krauss: Profiles in Leadership By RDG Principal Amy Curtis RDG has a long history of working with Maureen Krauss. Today, we are...

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Clint Nessmith

Jan 52 min read

Welcome to 2024!

By RDG CEO Clint Nessmith The holidays are the one time during the year when I can put my mental energy into things that aren’t RDG...

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Making a List. Checking it Twice. Is Your Market on the Naughty or Nice List?

Brent Jonas

Dec 18, 20232 min read

Making a List. Checking it Twice. Is Your Market on the Naughty or Nice List?

By RDG Principal Brent Jonas Some regions stand out as beacons of growth and prosperity, embodying vibrant economies that attract...

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Clint Nessmith

Nov 27, 20233 min read

Organizational Optimization

By RDG CEO Clint Nessmith Change is challenging and constant. No one knows this better than those of us working in the chamber and...

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Amy Curtis

Oct 16, 20233 min read

CLIENT PROFILE: Greater Portland Inc - Monique Claiborne: Profiles in Leadership

By RDG Principal Amy Curtis RDG started working with Monique Claiborne and Greater Portland Inc in 2022. This engagement included both a...

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Brent Jonas and Ellie Dunavant join Resource Development Group

Clint Nessmith

Sep 15, 20232 min read

Brent Jonas and Ellie Dunavant join Resource Development Group

RDG is excited to add Brent Jonas and Ellie Dunavant to our team! Brent comes to us after most recently serving as COO of Sustain SC. He...

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Amy Curtis

Aug 9, 20236 min read

CLIENT PROFILE: REDI Cincinnati - Kimm Lauterbach: Profiles in Leadership

By RDG Principal Amy Curtis “Education is both a tool of social justice as well as a fundamental driver of economic development.” -Kevin...

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Join Adam Knapp, Charles Wood, and RDG in Salt Lake City

Clint Nessmith

Jul 10, 20231 min read

Join Adam Knapp, Charles Wood, and RDG in Salt Lake City

By RDG CEO Clint Nessmith We are excited to attend ACCE’s Annual Conference in Salt Lake City. If you plan to attend, I want to make you...

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The Affordable Housing Crisis in the United States

Doug Radcliff

Jun 8, 20234 min read

The Affordable Housing Crisis in the United States

By RDG Director of Innovation and Global Research Doug Radcliff "One of the fundamental questions that should always be addressed in a...

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Amy Curtis

Mar 24, 20234 min read

CLIENT PROFILE: Little Rock Regional Chamber - Jay Chesshir: Profiles in Leadership

By RDG Principal Amy Curtis “All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem.”...

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Welcome to the RDG Blog! Your go-to source for all economic development fundraising related matters.

Welcome to the RDG Blog!
Your go-to source for all economic development fundraising related matters.