The population of a city does not seem to matter when it comes to the achievements and progress that advance citizens within its borders and beyond. Rural Partners is identifying and showcasing these achievements that often go unnoticed due to smaller populations and less awareness.

The mission of Rural Partners is to connect communities, not-for-profits, businesses, state and federal and other players within a community to ensure community advancement and engagement.

Dick Breckenridge is a member of the Rural Partners and has seen growth in countless communities.
Breckenridge describes how linking these factors together will help communities unite and progress with more efficiency.

Taylorville has shown the success in business and development that has ultimately made the decision easy for the Rural Partners to make Taylorville a stop for the director's Showcase Tour. This tour will be a bus-guided event, displaying to the Rural Partner Directors the city's accomplishments.

In the past, tours of Taylorville focused only on the Taylorville square. With new and flourishing businesses expanding beyond the square, there are beneficial parts of the city that need to be viewed.

The Rural Partners have connected with local universities to aid in research and outreach. Breckenridge is grateful for this partnership as even more impediments are avoided and more opportunities can be created.

Taylorville will be showcased as the next city on the rise for the Rural Partners, Wednesday, July 12 at 10:00 A.M. The tour will begin at the CTI offices located at 520 North Cheney St. In Taylorville.

Dick Breckenridge appeared on the WTIM Morning Show as a guest.