Discover how to revitalize rural communities and learn innovative economic growth strategies
Many once-thriving rural communities face economic collapse due to population decline, budget cuts, and widespread hopelessness. Discover in this workshop presented by University of Illinois Extension how other rural areas have successfully reinvented themselves. Learn about the strategies they've implemented, the role of innovation and youth engagement, and how tourism can drive economic revitalization. The workshop will also cover the three pillars of business development — retention, expansion, and attraction — and provide tools for building a promising future.
The workshop is aimed at community leaders, entrepreneurs, and local officials from small rural communities who wish to improve their villages' economic well-being, which will improve their inhabitants' quality of life.
Presenter: Susan Odum, community and economic development specialist.
Check out additional workshops:
Understanding Rural Economics | March 6 at Noon.
Discover in this event presented by University of Illinois Extension how economic restructuring has negatively affected rural areas. Learn practical strategies to retain financial resources locally, adapt to evolving markets, and harness new marketing and digital platforms. This event will give participants a deep understanding of rural challenges and opportunities and explore ways to leverage local resources to drive economic growth and prosperity.
The workshop is aimed at community leaders, entrepreneurs, and local officials from small rural communities who wish to improve their villages' economic well-being, which will improve their inhabitants' quality of life.
Presenter: Susan Odum, community and economic development specialist
Creating Stronger, More Sustainable Rural Economies | March 27 at Noon.
Many once-thriving rural communities face economic collapse due to population decline, budget cuts, and widespread hopelessness. Discover in this workshop presented by University of Illinois Extension how other rural areas have successfully reinvented themselves. Learn about the strategies they've implemented, the role of innovation and youth engagement, and how tourism can drive economic revitalization. The workshop will also cover the three pillars of business development — retention, expansion, and attraction — and provide tools for building a promising future.
The workshop is aimed at community leaders, entrepreneurs, and local officials from small rural communities who wish to improve their villages' economic well-being, which will improve their inhabitants' quality of life.
Presenter: Susan Odum, community and economic development specialist.