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Digital Navigator provided professional development for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists
Video conferencing may have seen a burst of use during recent years, but its popularity hasn’t waned much. Today, educational, social, and...
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Extension helps train community development professionals through national organization
The hallmark of any Extension program is the information shared be research-based and communicated in a manner that helps to drive change in a...
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Everything Local conference strengthens Illinois food supply chain
Illinois producers and agribusiness leaders are increasingly seeking new opportunities to boost local food systems. Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB),...
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Havana benefits from Illinois Rural Tourism research
Many small rural towns in Illinois are experiencing an economic downturn due to reasons beyond their control. One town,...
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Extension facilitates talks to address unhoused issues in Pekin
PEKIN, Ill - Homelessness is an increasing societal issue in every community in America today. Pekin is no exception to it either. The Pekin Downtown Main Street Merchants Association reached out to University of Illinois Extension for...
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New webinar series launched for small business owners
Small businesses form the backbone of Illinois’ economy, especially in smaller cities and rural areas.  With this in mind, a team from University of Illinois Extension, together with the Illinois...
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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...

Staff

Susan Odum

Susan Odum

Community and Economic Development Specialist
Mark White

Mark White

Interim Assistant Dean and Program Leader, Community and Economic Development
Zachary Kennedy

Zachary Kennedy

Extension State Specialist, Community and Economic Development
Amanda Cole

Amanda Cole

Strategy, Planning and Implementation Assistant Director
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