The Rural Development Institute is a partnership with Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact, economic and community development professionals, university students, and local leaders who want to take active, applied steps to enhance their communities.
The program will prepare Georgia’s rural communities to sustain and grow their economies.
Other Information:
- Community teams will consist of five to six members with representatives from their City Council, County Commission, Economic Development, and other local leadership.
- Team members will complete a community readiness index to identify their opportunities and challenges.
- Each team will work with mentors to identify customized strategies for recruitment and retention, downtown development, retail, local leadership, and community development.
- Tuition is $2500 per community
- The Center for South Georgia Regional Impact at Valdosta State University will use university resources and community advisors to implement at least one project in each community at no additional cost.
Please contact Darrell Moore at (229) 245-4377 or darrellmoore@valdosta.edu for more information.