Community Resources and Economic Development

WVU Extension Service's Community, Economic, and Workforce Development personnel conduct research and provide educational assistance to local communities throughout the state. These activities are in the areas of business retention and expansion, entrepreneurship development, economic development networks, strategic planning, local government finance and special studies of socio-economic trends.

Programs

Power of Ten Summit - Register now for the September 8-10 event.

• Community Development Institute East
• Business Retention and Expansion
• Community Design Team
• Community Leadership and Organizational Development
• Community Planning
• Fairs & Festivals Program
• First Impressions Program
• Independent Retail Assessment Program
• Local Government Technical Assistance
• Postcards From Home
• Public Issues Education
• Rural Entrepreneurship Through Action Learning (REAL)
• Rural Tourism Development Online Course

• WV Equine Economic Impact Study
• 2005 Downtown Revitalization Report

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