Purdue Extension Community Development News Archives

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A Collaborative Partner for Small Town and Rural Planners

  • Kara Salazar
  • 17 October 2025
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Process Drives Impact: Our Approach to Community Partnership

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 18 September 2025
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Sine Qua Non (An Ode to Kris Parker)

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 06 May 2025
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TCTAC May 2024 Update

  • Dr. Kara Salazar
  • 16 May 2024
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April TCTAC Grants

  • Dr. Kara Salazar
  • 11 April 2024
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A Total Eclipse of the Hoosier Heartland

  • Cynthia Barber
  • 11 April 2024
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Harm Reduction Brief

  • Elisa Worland
  • 04 April 2024
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Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC)

  • Dr. Kara Salazar
  • 20 March 2024
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Community Listening Session

  • Tamara Ogle
  • 13 March 2024
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Helping Those Most in Need

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 14 December 2023
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How Are YOU Doing?

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 14 September 2023
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Total Eclipse 2024 Resource Hub

  • Cynthia Barber
  • 07 June 2023
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Looking to the Sky

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 11 May 2023
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Thinking Broadly About Broadband

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 09 March 2023
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Beginner’s Tips for Drafting Grant Budgets

  • Steve Yoder
  • 09 March 2023
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A Pledge for the New Year

  • Steve Yoder
  • 14 December 2022
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Giving Thanks to Funders: Tips for Being a Good Steward

  • Steve Yoder
  • 02 November 2022
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Finding Hope. How I Discovered Compassion and Perseverance, Tucked Away in Rolling Hills

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 06 October 2022
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Purdue Extension Educators Share Facilitation Skills with Faculty from Andhra University

  • Steve Yoder
  • 03 October 2022
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From Networking to Collaboration, From Buy-in to Active Engagement

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 01 September 2022
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Three Rookie Mistakes That Can Make or Break Your Grant Proposal

  • Steve Yoder
  • 01 September 2022
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Creating A Digital Ready Business

  • 10 August 2022
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Five Ways to Connect with Grant Makers

  • Steve Yoder
  • 03 August 2022
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NACDEP – Creating Connections at Every Crossroad

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 15 June 2022
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BR&E Next Steps

  • Heather Strohm
  • 05 May 2022
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We All Come From Somewhere – Part 2

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 04 May 2022
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Workshops to Improve your Business’ Online Presence and Increase Sales

  • 04 May 2022
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Purdue Pilots Training Sessions for County Extension Boards

  • Steve Yoder
  • 04 May 2022
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Welcome Andrea! County Extension Educator in Boone County

  • 02 May 2022
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The Final Report

  • Heather Strohm
  • 08 April 2022
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We All Come From Somewhere – Part 1

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 08 April 2022
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So, What’s Your Big Idea? Crafting a Solid Project Description for Your Next Grant Proposal

  • Steve Yoder
  • 06 April 2022
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Purdue Extension releases Indiana renewable energy survey results

  • 05 April 2022
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Analyze Results

  • Heather Strohm
  • 03 March 2022
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Goal, Objective, Outcome, or Impact? Understanding the Differences When Drafting a Grant Proposal

  • Steve Yoder
  • 01 March 2022
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An Ode to Humility

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 25 February 2022
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Welcome Jeff! County Extension Educator in Dearborn County

  • 24 February 2022
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Gaining Community Support

  • Heather Strohm
  • 13 February 2022
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Gather Information

  • Heather Strohm
  • 03 February 2022
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Comes A Time

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 03 February 2022
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Yes, but Is It a Community Need? Frame Your Grant Proposals to Clearly Benefit the Community

  • Steve Yoder
  • 03 February 2022
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Purdue Extension Community Development 2022

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 13 January 2022
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Information, Discussion, or Decision? Add this column to your agendas for more effective meetings

  • Steve Yoder
  • 11 January 2022
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The American Citizen Planner – Looking Back & Planning Ahead

  • Daniel Walker
  • 11 January 2022
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Belonging and Making a Difference in a New Year

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 15 December 2021
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Assembling the BR&E Task Force

  • Heather Strohm
  • 06 December 2021
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Strengthen your Grant Proposals through Community Collaborations

  • Steve Yoder
  • 30 November 2021
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Lifelong Learning and Giving Thanks

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 19 November 2021
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Business Retention and Expansion

  • Heather Strohm
  • 11 November 2021
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Welcome Dallas! New County Extension Educator in Marion County

  • 10 November 2021
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Take Time to Celebrate! Don’t Overlook this Motivating Step in Board Development

  • Steve Yoder
  • 08 November 2021
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One Water Approach to Water Resources Management (ID-525-W) – Leslie Dorworth, Melissa Widhalm, Kara Salazar

  • 04 November 2021
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Climate Change and Sustainable Development (ID-524-W) – Melissa Widhalm, Kara Salazar, Leslie Dorworth

  • 04 November 2021
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Are you preparing for it? (ID-520-W) – Melissa Widhalm, Kara Salazar, Leslie Dorworth

  • 04 November 2021
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Communication strategies to support local planning (ID-519-W) – Melissa Widhalm, Leslie Dorworth, Kara Salazar

  • 04 November 2021
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Community Development Can Help Build Cultural Competence

  • Kris Parker
  • 07 October 2021
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What (and Who) to Believe?

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 07 October 2021
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Investing in Company Culture

  • Heather Strohm
  • 07 October 2021
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The Care & Feeding of the Board: The Case for Creating a Governance Committee

  • Steve Yoder
  • 30 September 2021
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Welcome Claire Crum

  • 29 September 2021
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This Must Be the Place

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 03 September 2021
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The Priority is People

  • Heather Strohm
  • 03 September 2021
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Extension Webinar Series – Learning about Workforce Development

  • 05 August 2021
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Register for the Fall 2021 Cohort: Community Coaching Learning Circle

  • 29 July 2021
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Employee Wellness Programs Increase Health & Prosperity

  • Heather Strohm
  • 29 July 2021
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All it Takes Is One “Dotty” Idea

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 29 July 2021
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The Value of Good Facilitation

  • Kris Parker
  • 14 July 2021
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Go From “Survive” to “Thrive” in 2021

  • Heather Strohm
  • 02 June 2021
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Registration Open! Community Coaching Learning Circle

  • 02 June 2021
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But Who’s Watching the Board?

  • Steve Yoder
  • 28 May 2021
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New Member Orientation: A Simple, Effective Way to Improve Board Performance

  • Steve Yoder
  • 05 May 2021
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“Save the Date” for Indiana’s Land Use Summit

  • 05 May 2021
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Against All Odds: One Business’s Pandemic Survival Story

  • Heather Strohm
  • 04 May 2021
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You Say You Want a Revolution?

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 04 May 2021
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Running on Empty

  • Michael Wilcox and Elisa Worland
  • 02 April 2021
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The Project for Public Spaces

  • Kara Salazar
  • 01 April 2021
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Rural Indiana Stats Website

  • 01 April 2021
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Remote Work Certification

  • Heather Strohm
  • 01 April 2021
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Consider the Consent Agenda for More Productive Board Meetings

  • Steve Yoder
  • 31 March 2021
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The Future is Female

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 04 March 2021
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Visit the Intercultural Learning Hub

  • 04 March 2021
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Switch It Up! Doing the Pandemic Pivot by Exploring New Resources

  • Heather Strohm
  • 03 March 2021
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Recruit, Engage, Renew, Repeat: Embracing the Board Development Cycle

  • Steve Yoder
  • 01 March 2021
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Welcome Katje! New CD Educator joins Tippecanoe County Purdue Extension

  • 01 March 2021
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Get A C.L.U.E.!

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 05 February 2021
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Happy Retirement! We will miss you!

  • 04 February 2021
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Unleashing the Power of the Introverts in the Room

  • Steve Yoder
  • 04 February 2021
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Business Retention and Expansion

  • Heather Strohm
  • 02 February 2021
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How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?

  • Heather Strohm
  • 08 January 2021
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Time for Some Accounting

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 08 January 2021
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Orange County Program Graduates 14 Community Leaders

  • 08 January 2021
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American Citizen Planner Opens Spring 2021 Registration

  • 08 January 2021
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Polishing Your Proposals: Insider Tips from the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Program

  • Steve Yoder
  • 08 January 2021
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A Legacy of Leadership

  • 08 January 2021
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Welcome Kayla Wright – Marion County Educator

  • 06 January 2021
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Poised to Pivot

  • Heather Strohm
  • 10 December 2020
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Congratulations, Michael!

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 10 December 2020
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Recruitment Strategies for Building Stronger Boards

  • Steve Yoder
  • 10 December 2020
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Identify the Professional, Business and Organizational Skills You Need to Thrive in 2021

  • 10 December 2020
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What are you most thankful for?

  • 12 November 2020
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Hybrid Engagement

  • Daniel Walker
  • 12 November 2020
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Everything Counts…

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 12 November 2020
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Indiana Space Trees

  • Kristi Whitacre
  • 11 November 2020
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Let’s Shake it Up!

  • Heather Strohm
  • 11 November 2020
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Purdue Launches Small Business Connections through EIRPC

  • Zuzana Bednarikova
  • 11 November 2020
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Diversity = Prosperity

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 01 October 2020
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Tipping Point Planner Online Course

  • Kara Salazar
  • 22 September 2020
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Q4 2020 Trends

  • Heather Strohm
  • 22 September 2020
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Drum Roll Please…

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 03 September 2020
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Shifting Tides

  • Heather Strohm
  • 02 September 2020
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Blackford County Receives Two Rounds of Funding for Local Business COVID-19 Support

  • 02 September 2020
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Latino Health Needs & Workforce Assessment Begins in Clinton County

  • Melinda Grismer
  • 02 September 2020
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Register for EDEN’s Annual Meeting

  • 02 September 2020
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Fall 2020 Registration for American Citizen Planner Now Open

  • 05 August 2020
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Spotlight on Grant-Writing Success

  • Gina Anderson
  • 04 August 2020
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A Graphic Reflection Tool

  • Cheyanne Geideman & Melinda Grismer
  • 04 August 2020
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Developing Employee Engagement through Leadership

  • Heather Strohm
  • 04 August 2020
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A Year Ago…

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 04 August 2020
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Small Business Resources to Support Economic Retention and Recovery

  • 15 April 2020
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Promoting Resilience by Diminishing Isolation

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 02 April 2020
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Local Leaders Explore Property Tax System in Purdue Extension Workshop

  • 01 April 2020
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Are We In This Together?

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 05 March 2020
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Childcare: An Economic Development Strategy

  • 13 February 2020
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To Do or Not To Do, That is the Question…

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 03 February 2020
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Local Government Leadership Workshop Explains Election Process Requirements

  • 03 February 2020
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Is It Better to Give Than Receive?

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 09 January 2020
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Purdue Extension Land Use Team Launches American Citizen Planner Program in Indiana

  • 07 January 2020
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Tracking 21st Century Diversity in Indiana Counties

  • 11 December 2019
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Reaping the Benefits of Impactful Work

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 07 December 2019
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Increase Your Business’s Online Presence by Downloading Our New App

  • 05 December 2019
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Catalyzing Community Capacity

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 04 December 2019
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Year-End Reflections and Plans for the New Year

  • 03 December 2019
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Skillful Indiana: Governor’s Coaching Corps

  • 03 December 2019
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Getting Down to Business About the Digital Ready Businesses Program

  • 04 November 2019
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Fostering Economic Stability – Communities Working Together to Drive Progress

  • 04 November 2019
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Purdue Extension Community Development Responds to Needs in Your Community

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 03 October 2019
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Running for Local Office Seminar Gets Future Local Candidates Ready to Campaign

  • 01 October 2019
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Change is the Only Constant in Life

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 05 September 2019
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Extension Invests in Preparing the Next Generation of Community Leaders

  • 04 September 2019
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This September: Be Prepared, Not Scared

  • 03 September 2019
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A Note From the Program Leader

  • Michael Wilcox
  • 07 August 2019
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Water Resources Management

  • 05 August 2019
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Forestry and Natural Resources

  • 05 August 2019
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Planning for Agritourism – A Guide for Local Governments and Indiana Farmers

  • 05 August 2019
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Food and Agriculture

  • 05 August 2019
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Built Environment and Natural Resources

  • 05 August 2019
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Economic Development Policy Tools For Local Government Land Use Planning

  • 05 August 2019
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Introduction and Overview

  • 05 August 2019
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Promoting Shared Prosperity and Improved Economic Outcomes in Indianapolis

  • 08 July 2019
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Effective Business Meetings – Reducing the Stress and Increasing Productivity

  • 05 June 2019
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Group Works on Downtown Enhancement

  • 30 May 2019
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The Key to Being More Productive? Try Slowing Down

  • 10 May 2019
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Learning Essential Skills to Engage Difficult Conversation

  • 06 March 2019
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USDA Public-Private Partnership Accepting Technical Assistance Applications for Rural Capacity Building

  • 12 February 2019
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Cumberland HCI Team Launches Arts and Spaces Task Force

  • 06 February 2019
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Community Development Educator Honored

  • 05 February 2019
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Reflections on the Past Year and What Lies Ahead

  • 13 December 2018
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Tis the Season

  • 12 December 2018
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La Fecha Límite Para Participar en una Encuesta en Línea Sobre Iniciativas Favorables Para Adultos Mayores se Acerca Para Residentes de Indianapolis y Fort Wayne

  • 05 December 2018
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Beekeeping A-Z Class

  • 24 October 2018
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CELP Graduates Making Local and National Impacts

  • 23 October 2018
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Leadership Daviess County Class of 2018

  • 23 October 2018
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With Social Media, Markets are Reaching Much Farther

  • 23 October 2018
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Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.

  • 24 September 2018
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The Comprehensive Plan (ID-234-W) – Indraneel Kumar, Val Slack

  • 12 September 2018
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A Look at Confined Feeding Operations in Indiana

  • 30 August 2018
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Community Development Achievement Award Presented to Lionel “Bo” Beaulieu

  • 06 August 2018
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Generational titles — why do we even need them?

  • 25 July 2018
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Community Economics and Leadership Program (CELP) Graduates Receive Congressional Recognition

  • 25 July 2018
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Purdue Initiative for Family Firms Helps Build Stronger Family Businesses

  • 20 July 2018
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Winners Named for National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Awards

  • 28 June 2018
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The Often Overlooked Economic Development Strategy: Business Retention and Expansion

  • 27 June 2018
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Attitudes Influence Change

  • 27 June 2018
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Internet Sales Tax

  • 26 June 2018
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Huntington County Leadership Academy Graduates Class of 2018

  • 26 June 2018
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Leadership Jasper County Graduates Class of 2017-18

  • 24 May 2018
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A Planning & Zoning Glossary (ID-228-W) – Indraneel Kumar

  • 24 May 2018
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Welcome to the Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals (ID-511-W) – Jeff Burbrink

  • 24 May 2018
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Assessing Your Comprehensive Plan (ID-227-W) – Dan Walker

  • 24 May 2018
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New Curriculum Joins Public Spaces and Healthy Communities Programs

  • 24 May 2018
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Assistant Program Leader Presents to Community Economics and Leadership Program (CELP) Participants

  • 22 May 2018
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Reaching Successful Economic Development in the Community

  • 22 May 2018
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Understanding Indiana’s Local Tax Systems

  • 25 April 2018
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Leadership Vigo County Graduates a Network of Residents Committed to Serve and Lead

  • 24 April 2018
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New Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Reaps Rewards for Indiana Communities

  • 27 March 2018
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Angola HCI Community Forum Draws Large Crowd

  • 22 March 2018
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Effective Leadership – Where Did It Go?

  • 20 February 2018
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You Can Say “No” in Business

  • 24 October 2017
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How Co-Working Spaces and Incubators Differ

  • 27 September 2017
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Wired Publication Quotes Roberto Gallardo

  • 30 August 2017
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New Communities in Defense Manufacturing Assistance Program

  • 30 August 2017
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Gallardo’s Broadband Study Cited

  • 22 August 2017
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Facilitative Leadership Used to Create Comprehensive Strategy for Food Access in Indianapolis

  • 26 July 2017
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Bubbling Up Your Business On The Internet

  • 27 June 2017
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Purdue and USDA RD Join Forces to Implement National Regional Economic Development Program

  • 02 June 2017
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Community Rolls Out Small Business and Entrepreneurial Website

  • 25 May 2017
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Cultivating Diversity and Differences

  • 23 May 2017
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Turning Bad Meetings Into Great Ones Takes Leadership

  • 23 May 2017
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HCI Local Food Summit Held in City of Auburn

  • 18 May 2017
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Generation 5 Communities Accepted Into Hometown Collaboration Initiative

  • 05 May 2017
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Business Communication Techniques

  • 21 April 2017
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HCI Local Food Summit Held in Spencer County

  • 14 April 2017
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Book Club: A Good Tax, Chapter 4

  • 13 April 2017
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Purdue Program Helps Expand Jobs for Small Indiana Firms

  • 12 April 2017
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Five Communities Selected as Semi-Finalists for Generation 5 of the Hometown Collaboration Initiative

  • 06 April 2017
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USDA Rural Development Finds “High Quality” in Economic Development Plan

  • 04 April 2017
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It’s Time to Embrace Small Businesses

  • 30 March 2017
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Leadership Vigo County Graduates A Network of Residents Committed to Serve and Lead

  • 29 March 2017
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Book Club Review: A Good Tax, Chapter 3

  • 20 March 2017
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Southwestern Indiana Master Gardeners & Strategic Planning

  • 06 March 2017
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Community Development Regional Educators Facilitate Visioning Forum

  • 03 March 2017
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Book Club Review: A Good Tax, Chapter 2

  • 02 March 2017
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Book Club Review: A Good Tax, Chapter 1

  • 17 February 2017
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Stronger Economies Together (SET) Accepting Indiana Applications

  • 09 February 2017
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Indiana Hometown Collaboration Initiative Now Accepting Applications

  • 09 February 2017
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Nonprofit Session Gives Community Leaders Insight into Serving on Local Boards

  • 06 February 2017
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Picking Perry County: A Hometown Collaboration Initiative Success Story

  • 02 February 2017
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Indiana Hometown Collaboration Initiative Accepting Applications

  • 02 February 2017
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Join us in our New Year’s Resolution

  • 30 January 2017
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Grant Writing Demystified: What You Need to Know About this High-Stakes Game

  • 27 January 2017
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Six North Central Indiana Counties Create Regional Economic Plan

  • 26 January 2017
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Purdue Extension’s Conservation Through Community Leadership Program – Accepting Community Applications

  • 23 January 2017
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Bremen Indiana and Crawford County Accepted into Hometown Collaboration Initiative

  • 20 January 2017
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Local Workshop Broaches Topics of Diversity

  • 19 January 2017
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Initiative Helps Small Businesses Succeed

  • 10 January 2017
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WLFI News Features Logansport’s HCI Activities

  • 06 December 2016
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Economic Development – Placed Based Assets

  • 09 November 2016
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Educator Guides Positive New Steps for Bartholomew County Parks

  • 26 October 2016
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Leadership Vigo County Launch

  • 26 September 2016
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USDA Rural Development, Purdue University Expand Program to Assist Regional Economic Development

  • 25 July 2016
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Bo Beaulieu receives the NACDEP National Distinguished Career Award

  • 14 July 2016
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In Rebuilding Economy and Population, Small Towns Wonder: What Comes First?

  • 19 June 2016
Community Podcast

Latest Capital Comments Looks at School Referenda Results

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 31 May 2016
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Business Retention & Expansion Program Piloted in Parke County

  • 28 May 2016
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Leadership Jasper County Class of 2016

  • 26 May 2016
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Indiana Hometown Collaboration Initiative Now Accepting Applications

  • 24 May 2016
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Leadership Clinton County Class of 2016

  • 20 May 2016
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How to Read Your Property Tax Bill

  • 01 May 2016
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West Lafayette Parks Survey Results Are In

  • 29 April 2016
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Community Leaders in Southwest Indiana Learn More about Indiana’s Property Tax System

  • 15 April 2016
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Stay Connected with the Purdue Extension Community Development Program

  • 25 March 2016
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Leadership Vermillion County Graduates Inaugural Class

  • 10 March 2016
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Purdue Extension Community Development Program Ready to “Build a Path to Resiliency”

  • 26 February 2016
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Seymour to Host Local Food Summit

  • 12 February 2016
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Corydon HCI Capstone Project Underway

  • 22 January 2016
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Women’s Voices in Fayette County Convenes First Meeting

  • 22 January 2016
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Purdue Extension Aids Frankfort in Downtown Revitalization Study Grant

  • 22 January 2016
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Purdue Extension Aids Frankfort in Downtown Revitalization Study Grant

  • 22 January 2016
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Valparaiso Chamber Leadership Academy

  • 11 December 2015
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HCI Finalists Announced

  • 04 December 2015
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Office of Community and Rural Affairs Recognized by Purdue Extension

  • 30 October 2015
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Cindy Barber Wins Two Awards!

  • 30 October 2015
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SET Program Given Partnership Award by NIFA

  • 30 October 2015
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Purdue University Plays Key Role in Stronger Economies Together Program

  • 11 September 2015
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Leadership Vermillion County Kicks Off

  • 11 September 2015
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Wilcox Recipient of Major Award

  • 12 June 2015
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Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces Annual Meeting in Frankfort, Indiana

  • 25 May 2015
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Purdue Extension Contributes at NACDEP

  • 22 May 2015
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All In’s Successful Community Forum in Jasper County

  • 25 February 2015
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Extension Provides Leadership at Batesville Food and Growers Association Annual Conference

  • 08 February 2015
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A Powerful Network: Purdue Extension Support is Critical to Small Businesses

  • 30 January 2015
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Hometown Collaboration Initiative Communities Unveiled

  • 09 January 2015
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Extension Leads Strategic Planning Process for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana

  • 05 January 2015