Economic Development Research Group
"EDR Group is advancing the state-of-the-art in measuring economic development performance, impacts and opportunities."

http://www.edrgroup.com
2 Oliver St.
Boston, MA 02109
617-338-6775
info@edrgroup.com

Economic and Social Development Research - RTI International
"With a dedicated corps of experts in such areas as economics, demography, health and education policy, environmental management and planning, and urban and financial planning, RTI is well positioned to further the cause of economic and social development in the U.S. and abroad."

http://www.rti.org/page.cfm?objectid=DE2A4C90-CDB0-4C21-A5A6449E784C491E
PO Box 12194
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
Contact: Rebecca Switzer
919-485-2666
listen@rti.org

Rural Policy Research Institute
"RUPRI conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs."

http://www.rupri.org
214 Middlebush Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211-6200
573-882-0316
office@rupri.org

National Conference of State Legislatures
"Approximately 1/4 of the U.S. population lives in rural areas, which encompass 83 percent of the country's land. Rural areas face challenges related to demographic changes, job creation, capital access, infrastructure, land use and environment, and community and historic preservation. State rural economic development programs tend to be targeted versions of broader state economic development strategies."
Lots of resources, links on this website:
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/agri/ruralDev/ruralDevelop.htm

Amy Sample Ward