Popular Succession Training Workshop Now Released as Open Access Curriculum Posted on February 25th, 2026 The very popular 2025 succession training workshop, Who Will Fill My Shoes: Succession Planning for Land Owners, Farmers, Forest Owners,…
Wisconsin’s Local Government Education program assists hospital reopening Posted on February 7th, 2026 The Local Government Education Program (LGE) provided crucial assistance to the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative (CVHC) to re-open a closed…
SDSU Extension’s Small Business Basics Program Posted on February 7th, 2026 South Dakota State University Extension – Community Vitality is a prominent leader in empowering South Dakotans with the motivation, knowledge…
Creating Pathways to Success in Ohio Posted on February 6th, 2026 The Community and Economic Development program works to create pathways to success by empowering communities, organizations, and individuals through education….
Health Care Complex in Noble County, Ohio Posted on February 6th, 2026 The Noble County Health Care Complex is a Primary Care Plus health facility designed to bring expanded healthcare services to…
Rural Leadership North Dakota 2024 Posted on February 6th, 2026 The 2024 Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) program has been instrumental in addressing the leadership gap in North Dakota, where…
Nebraska Entrepreneurship Coaching Program Bolsters Rural Businesses Posted on February 6th, 2026 When Niobrara Valley Vineyards built a new facility near Nenzel, Nebraska, co-owner Greg Nollette realized they needed new skills to…
Missouri’s Neighborhood Leadership Academy Posted on February 6th, 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Academy provides hands-on leadership training emphasizing community building principles, organizational leadership and management practices, and personal leadership skills….
Leading Economic Transformation in Minnesota Posted on February 6th, 2026 Traditional approaches often fail to address systemic challenges like workforce transitions, business retention, and inclusive growth. Professionals, officials, and volunteers…
Fostering economic growth in rural Michigan through strengthened entrepreneurial ecosystems Posted on February 6th, 2026 Building strong entrepreneurial ecosystems is key to supporting economic growth in both rural and urban communities. Michigan State University Extension’s…
Grant Writing at Kansas State University Posted on February 6th, 2026 Since 2016, K-State Research and Extension has taught “Grant Writing Basics” in local communities. Local agents host the workshops, providing…
Iowa’s Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Program (RHRA) Posted on February 6th, 2026 Across Iowa, small towns are reimagining housing possibilities. Whether the challenge involves aging homes, rising rents, or limited options for…
Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces: Creating Healthy Communities Posted on February 5th, 2026 Purdue Extension’s Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces: Creating Healthy Communities (EVPS: CHC) program helps communities develop high-quality action plans…
Illinois Grocer Initiative Conducts Statewide Survey Posted on February 5th, 2026 Working in partnership with Western Illinois University (WIU) through the Illinois Grocer Initiative, the CED team in Unit 27 (Alexander,…
Quick action and a $5K grant propels ISU Extension CED unit to new opportunities Posted on February 2nd, 2026 In late-2023, Diane Van Wyngarden, State Tourism Specialist in the Community Economic Development (CED) unit of Iowa State University (ISU)…
