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Richard Proffer
Richard Proffer attains two national certifications
Richard Proffer, Community & Economic Development educator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties, has recently received a new...
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Home First: A Resident-First Approach to Visitor Development
Many rural and small-town communities are encouraged to think about tourism in terms of branding, promotion, and attracting more visitors. Those...
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Placemaking: Building community around the places we share
What makes a town feel like home? One key indicator of a strong, resilient community is placemaking. The...
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Manito Revive & Thrive community meetings makes for village revitalization
What began as a simple phone call from Jerald Schier, Manito village trustee, in Spring 2024 grew...
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Community Questions, Clear Answers: Understanding Property Taxes
Understanding who does what within state and local government can sometimes be confusing. With information coming from many different sources, it can be difficult to determine what is accurate. To provide clarity, Extension will take a closer look each month at topics based on common questions...
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Videos
Transitioning Energy Economies: Rural Clean Energy (2023)

Co-hosts: University of Illinois Extension, Prairie Rivers Network, Just Transition Fund, USDA Rural Development

This webinar series will explore state and federal opportunities related to the energy transition, including clean energy programs, transportation electrification, and other...

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Sarah Low

Professor - Rural Economic Development
Mark White

Mark White

Interim Assistant Dean and Program Leader, Community and Economic Development
Susan Odum

Susan Odum

Community and Economic Development Specialist
Amanda Cole

Amanda Cole

Strategy, Planning and Implementation Assistant Director
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