Community & Economic Development

Find the keys to building healthy, prosperous communities.

The challenges facing communities and businesses are many. Illinois Extension helps community leaders, individuals, and organizations access the tools, training, and planning they need to strengthen and improve their businesses and their local communities.

How we can help

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Community Planning
Explore economic development practices. Build community collaborations. Plan for the future.
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Disaster Education and Preparedness
Working across the state in COAD development, we support county emergency management staff in terms of disaster response.
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Economic Development
Custom training for businesses and organizations looking to thrive and grow in a highly competitive environment.
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Local Government Education
Providing education and support for leaders who manage and guide organizations, businesses, and local government.

Connect with us

Carrie McKillip

Carrie McKillip

Community and Economic Development Educator
Serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren Counties
Keywords
Business Development
Business Retention and Expansion
Census
Civic Engagement
Community Development
Community Planning
Community Resiliency
Consumer Economics
Disaster Preparedness
Economic Development
EDEN Ready Business
Entrepreneurship
Local Government
Poverty
Resilience
Workforce Development
mckillip@illinois.edu
(309) 342-5108