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Cooperative Extension Service Departments
Community and Economic Development
Community and Economic Development (CED) helps Arkansas residents take
actions to provide economic opportunities and improve social conditions within
their communities. CED’s professionals teach research-based strategies for
fostering social, economic and cultural well-being in Arkansas communities. CED
offers a wide range of professional services and data products that will help
communities make informed decisions to improve their quality of life.
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Economic
Development - Helping communities and businesses identify
economic opportunities and implement economic development strategies by
providing research-based training, technical assistance and resources.
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Leadership
- Identifying and training active and effective leaders for
community, county and statewide organizations.
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Local Government Finance - Supplying educational programs and resources
that help local government officials and community members understand fiscal
issues and develop strategies for providing basic services and
infrastructure.
- Public Policy
Center - Providing analysis and education on ballot
initiatives and public issues such as health, environment and natural
resources and public finance; to engage and assist Arkansas residents in
public decision-making.
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Visioning and Strategic Planning
- Assisting with programs and
resources to help communities create and implement plans for sustainable
development and use of information technologies to improve their economic
conditions and quality of life.
CED periodically publishes state, county and subject-matter profiles. CED
provides community and state leaders with information on current conditions and
emerging trends. Other publications include newsletters, fact sheets, impact
studies, best practices, policy briefs and curriculum guides.
Visit the Business & Communities website for more information about the resources that CED has to offer.
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