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USDA Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) Initiative garnered big results in Fulton County and beyond
June 11, 2021

Many voices, one vision

The USDA Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) Initiative planning process started with a two-day countywide community-building event, held at The Nature Conservancy Office at Emiquon, on January 22 and 23, 2020.

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Building Entrepreneurial Communities

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  • Zachary Kennedy
    Zachary Kennedy
    Extension State Specialist, Community and Economic Development
  • Carrie McKillip
    Carrie McKillip
    Community and Economic Development Educator
    Serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren Counties
  • Lisa Merrifield
    Lisa Merrifield
    Community and Economic Development Specialist
  • Russell Medley
    Russell Medley
    Community and Economic Development Educator
    Serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark Counties
  • Susan Odum
    Susan Odum
    Community and Economic Development Specialist
    Serving Region 3
  • Nancy Ouedraogo
    Nancy Ouedraogo
    Extension State Specialist, Community Economic Development
  • Jennifer Russell
    Jennifer Russell
    Community and Economic Development Educator
    Serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan and Scott Counties
  • Pam Schallhorn
    Pam Schallhorn
    Extension Specialist - Region 2 Community & Economic Development
    Serving Region 2
  • Anne Silvis
    Anne Silvis
    Assistant Dean, Community and Economic Development

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