Rivers & Roads Consulting Welcomes Jodie Schram as Consultant

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Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is pleased to announce that Jodie Schram has joined the firm as a Consultant, bringing more than two decades of experience across communications, education, and community development. Schram’s career spans diverse industries—from construction and real estate to marketing and higher education—giving her a multifaceted perspective on how people, […]

Preston County, WV Partners with Rivers & Roads to Explore Workforce Training Center Vision

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Kingwood, WV — The Preston County Economic Development Authority (PCEDA) has selected Rivers & Roads Consulting to lead the Grace Chapel Workforce Training Center Feasibility Study, a project aimed at exploring the creation of a local workforce training center to expand job opportunities and strengthen the regional economy. The study will determine how a proposed […]

Rivers & Roads Consulting Acquires RYS Consultants, Expanding into Health Equity and DEIB Strategy

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Oakland, CA – Rivers & Roads Consulting has announced the acquisition of RYS Consultants, a boutique firm founded by Dr. Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, that specializes in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) strategies for healthcare and education sectors. This acquisition marks a significant step in Rivers & Roads’ continued growth and diversification, expanding its […]

Rivers & Roads Consulting Completes Strategic Plan for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Easton

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Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting has completed a comprehensive five-year strategic plan for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) of Easton, Maryland, charting a clear path for the organization’s continued growth, strengthened governance, and deepened faith-based service to the community. The plan—covering 2025 through 2029—marks SVdP’s first formal strategic roadmap and […]

Rivers & Roads Consulting Sponsors 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference in Easton

Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is proud to sponsor the 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference, taking place October 7–8, 2025, in downtown Easton. Organized by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA), this year’s conference—titled “Great Places Win: Powering People, Places, and Possibility”—will celebrate […]

Jen Rickert Joins Rivers & Roads as Operations Coordinator

Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting has announced the addition of Jen Rickert as its new Operations Coordinator, a key position that will strengthen the firm’s operational infrastructure as it continues to expand its reach across the region. In this role, Rickert will oversee essential internal systems and processes, coordinate the firm’s response to […]

Rivers & Roads Selected to Lead Cambridge’s Lead-Safe Workforce Development Plan

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Cambridge, MD – The City of Cambridge has chosen Rivers & Roads Consulting to design its Lead-Safe Workforce Development Plan, a project that connects housing, health, and economic opportunity into a single strategy for community revitalization. For decades, the presence of lead-based paint has been more than a housing issue—it has been a barrier to […]

Wayfinding Study Completed for Downtown Cambridge to Support Improved Navigation and Visitor Experience

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Cambridge, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is pleased to announce the completion and publication of a comprehensive wayfinding study for Downtown Cambridge, Maryland. Commissioned by Downtown Cambridge and developed in close collaboration with local businesses and community stakeholders, the study presents a roadmap for improving navigability, promoting walkability, and strengthening the cultural identity of […]

Rivers & Roads Selected to Produce New Historic Preservation Training Series for Preservation Maryland and the National Park Service

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Baltimore, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting has been selected by Preservation Maryland to develop a suite of engaging, accessible training videos focused on historic preservation, heritage tourism, and smart growth. Produced in collaboration with National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways, the series will support gateway communities across the Chesapeake Bay region as they work to […]

Rivers & Roads Supports Restoration Vision for Historic Shady Rest Country Club

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Scotch Plains, NJ – Rivers & Roads is proud to support the revitalization of the historic Shady Rest Country Club through the development of marketing collateral, fundraising strategy, and conceptual design renderings. Working in close coordination with Barton Ross & Partners Architects (BRPA)—the lead firm on the project—Rivers & Roads was honored to contribute to […]