Five rural Nevada leaders gathered at the White House Tuesday to discuss opportunities and challenges in their communities at the Rural Communities in Action event.
Leaders from Pershing, Mineral, Nye, Clark and Lyon counties had the chance to network with other leaders who are making a positive impact in their communities.
They are part of the Rural Partners Network (RPN), a new effort led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to transform the way federal agencies work with rural communities to create economic opportunity.
Lucas Ingvoldstad, Nevada USDA rural development director, said they are proud to see Nevada leaders recognized for their strong commitment to the program.
“It was really an opportunity to also discuss with all of the other community networks what they're doing in other states that could be applicable in Nevada, learning what works and what doesn't,” said Ingvoldstad.
Since its launch in 2022, the RPN has provided approximately $2.6 billion to implement economic development projects in rural communities across 10 states.
