The Center for Rural Development

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A window to the world and a doorway to success for Southern and Eastern Kentucky, The Center for Rural Development is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is improving the quality of life

for individuals in its forty-two county service region by providing leadership that stimulates innovative and sustainable economic development solutions.

In today's fast-paced and changing world, The Center for Rural Development has a plan for success. We are eager to serve rural Kentucky through a variety of development programs including planning, education, public safety, cultural events and telecommunications technology and by providing user-friendly meeting/convention space.

This holistic approach to development offers rural Kentuckians the tools needed to be meet the demands of the new economy and be successful in the modern age. The Center's front window

We have a vision for Kentucky—of moving our region forward in the 21st century. Join us as we make this dream a reality. The Center—it's all here under one roof. One stop is all you need to succeed.

Download a copy of “FYI – The Center for Rural Development’s Central Message” – a concise, two-page report outlining The Center’s mission, its status as a national model, and a summary of its four focus areas.

Download a copy of “The Center’s Impact Report” document – a comprehensive overview of programs, initiatives and projects within The Center’s four primary focus areas of Leadership, Technology, Public Safety and Arts & Culture.