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By RDG Principal Brent Jonas As daily news about tariffs and trade realignment dominate the national spotlight, chamber and economic...

By RDG CEO Clint Nessmith Matt Chambers and I attended IEDC’s Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. a few weeks ago. The conference...

By RDG Senior Principal Amy Curtis In today's fast-paced global economy, economic development organizations (EDOs) and chambers create...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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