Community Economic Development Articles
4-H Experience Steers Johnson to Pioneer Corporate Counsel
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Chad Johnson is Corporate Counsel at Pioneer Hi-Bred and he says that his 4-H experiences helped him reach this position through leadership and project experiences.
Economic Recession Creates Challenges, Opportunities in Iowa’s Retail Sector
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Analysis by Iowa State University economist offers insight on what may lie ahead for retailers and consumers.
Rebuild or Relocate? Conference Covers Neighborhood, Community Issues after a Flood
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The last of four Iowa State University Extension online conferences on flood cleanup and rebuilding issues is Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Dairy Information Easy to Locate on ISU Extension Web Site
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People involved in the dairy industry and those who want to know more about it can easily access information at the redesigned ISU Extension Dairy team Web site.
Oct. 8 Free eXtension Webinar Features Nebraska Success in Growing Entrepreneurs
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A University of Nebraska leader will share strategies for success and tips for working with entrepreneurs based on recent program evaluation data. The hour-long session is designed for extension professionals, community development professionals, economic development professionals and business coaches.
Rebuild ‘Green’ After a Flood
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If you can’t save your flood-damaged home, perhaps you can build a better, “greener” one. That’s the topic for an ISU Extension online conference Sept. 17.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of September 8
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Listen to interviews about the bioeconomy, the subprime mortgage crisis, beginning farmers, Annie's Project, affordable housing and more.
Dynamic Leaders Make Things Happen in Iowa Communities
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ISU Extension leadership program develops the personal skills people need to take on leadership roles, whether in their office, community, church or family.
Extension Offers Geographic Information System Short Courses
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Classes are scheduled in September through December for planning officials who want to improve their skills with computer-aided tools.
10 Tools for Talking about Tough Issues in the Home-based Business: eXtension Webinar Sept. 10
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The free hour-long seminar begins at 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The session will cover common sense tools to talk about issues and resolve disagreements, language to express intent and expectations, how regular meetings can lead to time lines and action, how to embrace conflict resolution and how to have fun and build stronger relationships by focusing on problems rather than people.