Annapolis, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting is honored to sponsor the 2025 Rural Maryland Summit: Elevating Maryland through Stronger Rural Communities, hosted by the Rural Maryland Council (RMC).
For more than two decades, RMC has been the driving force behind collaboration, advocacy, and innovation in Maryland’s rural regions—unifying leaders from every corner of the state around a shared vision: ensuring that rural Maryland remains vibrant, connected, and full of opportunity.
Rivers & Roads’ sponsorship reflects a long-standing partnership with RMC and a shared commitment to building the capacity, infrastructure, and leadership that make rural places thrive. As a firm deeply rooted in the rural experience, Rivers & Roads continues to work alongside communities across the state to advance economic development, strengthen local industries, and support the organizations shaping Maryland’s future.
“RMC plays a critical role in giving rural Maryland a collective voice,” said Sam Shoge, Partner at Rivers & Roads Consulting. “It brings together the thinkers, doers, and changemakers who make progress possible—not just through policy, but through shared purpose and partnership. Supporting this work is part of who we are.”
Shoge will also moderate a panel discussion on rural land use, exploring how communities can balance growth, energy, and conservation in a changing landscape. Panelists include Maryland Secretary of Planning Rebecca Flora, Maryland Energy Administration Director Paul Pinsky, Partners for Open Space’s Ann Jones, and Maryland Farm Bureau Executive Director Parker Welsh.
The Rural Maryland Summit convenes hundreds of leaders in agriculture, business, planning, and government to share ideas, celebrate impact, and shape the future of rural life across the state.
About the Rural Maryland Council
The Rural Maryland Council serves as Maryland’s federally designated rural development council, bringing together policymakers, community leaders, and advocates to advance the priorities of the state’s rural communities.
About Rivers & Roads Consulting
Rivers & Roads Consulting is a strategy consulting firm that helps mission-driven leaders and organizations achieve bold results. We specialize in guiding nonprofits, businesses, municipalities, and project sponsors through critical moments — whether that’s leading an organization out of stagnation or delivering an innovative, high-impact project from concept to completion.
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