University of Missouri Extension

Community Development

Create communities of the future with community development education and resources from University of Missouri Extension.

Resources for Southwest Missouri Communities

Southwest Alianzas: Partnerships that Support Latino Community Development.
Southwest Region News Service provides a free weekly e-mail that brings you educational news and useful information from University of Missouri Extension in Southwest Missouri. Request a subscription online.
Regional IMPACTS! and Annual Reports at http://extension.missouri.edu/swregion/IMPACT/impact.shtml
News writing and other communication related publications written by David Burton, civic communication specialist, can be found online at: http://extension.missouri.edu/swregion/news/Publications/publications.shtml.
GOIN (Greater Ozarks Information Network)
A community information network based in Douglas County, Missouri
LLION (Lebanon-Laclede Information Online Network)
A community information network based in Laclede County, Missouri

Missouri-wide Community Development Resources

University of Missouri Extension Community Development main page
Extension Publications Search for community development information.
MU Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis
Alianzas Learn how to bridge cultural differences in your community.
Community Development Academy Explore ideas to empower your community.
Community Policy Analysis Center Find information to support local decision making.
EXCEL Develop leadership talents in your community.
Fire and Rescue Training Institute
Food Circles Networking Project Assure local food supplies.
Law Enforcement Training Institute
Local Government CECH-UP Teach young people about their community.
Industrial Assessment Center - Saving Energy in Missouri: manage energy costs of public buildings.

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