2009 Community, Resource and Economic Development Webinar Series
This webinar series is designed for Extension personnel and their local community development partners. Webinars will introduce general community and resource development concepts directly related to sustainable economic development and provide examples from Tennessee.
Registration is free through your local Extension office. Each webinar will take place on the designated date at 10:00 a.m. EST (9:00 a.m. CST)
Scheduled Webinars
Friday, January 23, 2009
Sustainable Community Development: A Primer
An introduction to the concepts of sustainability and community development. This webinar is designed to set the stage for the rest of the year.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Michael D. Wilcox, Jr.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Capacity Building and Asset Mapping
Making sustainable community development an inclusive process that appropriately leverages assets is a common challenge. Strategies to strengthen civic engagement and focus on strengths and opportunities will be discussed.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Michael D. Wilcox, Jr.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Demographics: The Changing Face of Tennessee
Understanding the current demographic composition of your communities and where the trends may lead us into the future is critical to business and planning decisions. Data sources, analysis techniques and examples of use will be provided.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Dayton M. Lambert and Dr. Margarita M. Velandia
Friday, April 24, 2009
Public Policy (Please excuse the audio issue between minutes 1:30 and 5:45)
Extension educators have traditionally been reluctant to become involved in the policy-making arena. As family and community professionals, we are uniquely positioned to inform and influence policy makers on policies that strengthen and support families across the life cycle because we have access to the evidence that family-focused policies are possible. Learn how to influence and educate all those who make rules and policies that impact families, from churches and schools to commissioners and legislators.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Martha Keel
Friday, May 15, 2009
Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
This two-part webinar will develop a community-based model for economic development and discuss cross-cutting strategies that can contribute to success. The first part will identify why fostering entrepreneurship is important to the local economy and what steps should be taken.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Michael D. Wilcox, Jr., Michelle Proctor, and Dr. Dayton M. Lambert
Friday, June 19, 2009
Business Retention and Expansion
The second half of this two-part webinar explores business retention and expansion as a means of developing and sustaining a local and regional economy.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Michael D. Wilcox, Jr. and Ms. Beth Phillips, MBA
Friday, July 17, 2009
Striving for Sustainability: Indicators and Measurement
The “triple bottom line” of economics, environment and equity is often cited at the means by which sustainability is measured. This webinar will introduce well established indicators of sustainability and offer practical ways to measure your initiative’s success.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Michael D. Wilcox, Jr.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Smart Growth
Sustainability and Comprehensive Planning
This month's webinar includes a video from the Centers for Disease Control. To watch the video, please use this link
Most counties in Tennessee are experiencing growth and change. The smart growth principles can assist a community as they attempt to plan for growth in ways that encourage economic development and the creation of jobs, create safe and secure neighborhoods, encourage residents to be active and adopt healthy lifestyles and value protection of the natural environment. Look at specific case studies and review strategies for educating others on planning how to grow communities smart.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Martha Keel
Friday, September 18, 2009
Housing
This webinar discusses the role of housing in creating stronger and healthier communities. Learn the dynamics of housing and how it affects the growth and vitality of communities. Issues affecting housing and housing policy, from the national, state and local levels will be discussed.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Martha Keel
Friday, October 02, 2009
Sustainable Tennessee: The Way Forward
Extension planning activities will be taking place across the State throughout the month of October. This webinar aims to assist Extension personnel, and their partners, with implementation of the Sustainable Tennessee State Action Agenda in their community and region.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Martha Keel and Dr. Michael D. Wilcox, Jr.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Energy
Energy issues affect community development today more than ever. As costs rise and demands increase, communities must look for solutions in order meet the needs of all segments of their population. Specific topics covered will include energy sources, renewable energy and energy efficiency. This session provides an educational foundation for more specific future programs.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Martha Keel
Friday, December 18, 2009
Sustainable Business Practices and Green Collar Jobs
Communicating to business leaders the importance of sustainable business practices and the positive impact they can have on the bottom line is integral to a successful sustainable community development program. This webinar will identify sustainable business practices and discuss strategies for implementation. In addition, the attraction of “green collar” jobs as an economic development strategy will be explored.
PowerPoint Show
Dr. Michael D. Wilcox, Jr.
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