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The Quality Jobs for Quality Communities Project grew out of a concern about the quality of jobs available in rural Iowa communities. A task force was formed in 1995 with representatives from local communities, economic developers, labor organizations, the Iowa legislature, and the Iowa Association of Counties. The task force decided to encourage informed grass roots discussion of the topic through regional forums, workshops, and training sessions to encourage local dialogue, analysis, and planning. In 1997, the Northwest Area Foundation agreed to fund the project designating Iowa State University Extension Sociology as the coordinator Project Stages Is your community interested in participating in a project that can increase income and generate quality jobs. This page describes the three stage process and tells you how to take part. White Papers White papers are an important part of the Quality Jobs for Quality Communities project. Their purpose is to present the findings of timely, pertinent research to the general public to provide information for better economic development decisions. Advisory Board Members of the Quality Jobs for Quality Communities Advisory Board oversee the project. Community Contacts Communties participating in the Quality Jobs for Quality Communities project have designated representatives to contact for additional local information. Last update: March 18, 2002 Questions or comments, please contact Marti Dettman at x1marti@iastate.edu