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Extension Center for Community Vitality

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Our programs work in communities, offering research and education that address change. With information, support and in-depth community discussion, communities achieve the future they desire. What are your community's issues and goals? How can we help?


Community Vitality Programs  
 

Community Economics

  • Access E.info – Web and workshop education helps business, government, and communities tap the Internet's potential for economic success.
  • At Your Service – Customer service training for business and government groups help them serve customers who come from many cultures.
  • Business Retention & Expansion Strategies – Community-based research creates a community-driven plan to support local business.
  • Certificate in Festival & Event Management – Training for event managers makes festivals and events successful and fun.
  • Public Finance – Workshops engage community groups in conversation about the relationship between government and community.
  • Retail Analysis and Development – Valuable data and community discussions help businesses know and grow their retail customer base.

Leadership & Civic Engagement

  • Access E.info – Web and workshop education helps government, non-profits and community members tap the Internet's potential for civic involvement.
  • U-Connect – Local assessments and workshops help government and community members work together and build stronger community bonds.
  • U-Facilitate – Training and facilitation creates community meetings where everyone is heard and better decisions get made.
  • U-Lead – Leadership education helps communities grow their local leadership capacity and strengthen the community.
 

Community Vitality Initiatives  
 

Horizons – For communities with under 5,000 population, to address poverty and envision a new future.

Farmer-Lender Mediation Program – For farmers and lenders, to help them negotiate in difficult times.

 


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