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At Illinois Extension, we share your dream of living in a thriving community. We know the burden of responsibility weighs heavily on community leaders. By working collaboratively with new and existing networks, we're helping communities plan for better lives for their residents. We won't stop until all communities are able to provide meaningful jobs, livable wages, affordable housing, access to education, safe environments, healthy food, and clean water.
Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions
Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Examine how ESOPs and other shared-ownership models provide a clearer, more practical framework for succession planning.This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…
Business Succession for a Strong Rural Community: Worker Co‑ops as a Transition Strategy
Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Learn how worker cooperatives offer a practical, built-in solution to rural business succession.Rural communities across the country are facing a growing succession crisis as long‑time business…
From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale
For Community Members
County: Lake
This 90‑minute interactive workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Lake County and led by Jessica Rudnick, PhD, helps Illinois residents make sense of what climate change means for our…
Sustaining Local Commerce: The Role of Community-Supported Enterprises in Business Retention
Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Explore how community‑supported enterprises help small towns retain essential businesses and strengthen local vitality.Small towns facing a long-standing business closure due to retirement, or…