Community Economic Development

Local Highlights

March 14, 2013

An evening for people to find out more about the various community groups and organizations in Greene County will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church parish hall in Jefferson.  The public is invited to attend. The evening will have an expo-like feel with community organizations having booths to visit.  The Greene County Cattlemen will be grilling free hamburgers and hot dogs for visitors.  Door prizes will be given out throughout the evening, as well as a grand prize to be raffled off at the end of the night.

December 11, 2012

The steering committee working on the Greene Leadership 2013 program has announced the details about the course, set to begin January 28.  The six sessions being held at locations throughout the county will help participants develop leadership skills and networking abilities for both career and community.

November 14, 2012

A series of leadership workshops is coming to Greene County in early 2013, thanks to a local steering committee partnering with Greene County Extension to design and plan the program.  Greene Leadership 2013 is a six-session course designed to help participants develop leadership skills and networking abilities for both career and community.

March 28, 2012

The average retirement age nationally is now 62 with a life expectancy of 78 years (Minino, Heron & Smith, 2006). The 2010 census showed 51% of Greene County residents were over the age of 45, so this is very timely initiative for our county.

Statewide Resources

  • ISU Extension assists Iowa communities in planning and encouraging sustainable community and economic development that lead to positive quality of life for all citizens.

  • Program Builder is a tool where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

  • RECAP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.

  • Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.

  • Nonprofit Management Academies enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit sector.

  • Helping the College of Engineering and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach carry out their land-grant university mission to improve the quality of life in Iowa by enhancing the performance of Iowa industry.

  • The CVC facilitates networking among small and medium size rural communities, sponsors policy analyses, engages communities in dialogue, and fosters discussion among rural and urban interests.

  • Data on each county in Iowa including population demographics, education, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics.

  • See all the resources ISU Extension offers for to help you manage your farm business.

  • Provides opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use now and throughout their life, empowering them to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

  • Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.

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