Community Economic Development Prepardness Index – CEDPI
The purpose of this preparedness index is to help communities analyze strengths and weaknesses before developing a plan to improve economic development opportunities in the community. A PDF version of...
View ArticleAbout the First Impressions Program
Read about the 2014 Program Revision Program Materials First Impressions Summary Program Flyer (Free PDF) REVISED in 2014 Community Impressions Participant Guide (Free PDF or order formatted...
View ArticleBusiness Feasibility: A First Cut Analysis
This workbook was designed to help value-added agricultural entrepreneurs conduct a preliminary analysis of their business idea. It helps answer the questions whether the business make sense for them...
View ArticleAlternate Resources for Accessing Federal Datasets
The recent government shutdown restricted access to many federal data portals such as the Census Bureau’s American Factfinder. Fortunately, a number of other websites provide alternate access points...
View ArticleFirst Impressions Revisited
The First Impressions program was developed to help communities learn about existing strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of the first-time visitor and provides a structured opportunity to learn...
View ArticleCommunity Economic Development Preparedness Index (CEDPI)
The purpose of this preparedness index is to help communities analyze strengths and weaknesses before developing a plan to improve economic development opportunities in the community. A PDF version of...
View ArticleQuality of Life Indicators
When most people think of the places they like, they think of a host of valued attributes. Yet, most analyses of a region or a county typically use a narrow set of indicators. When it comes to...
View ArticleCreating Unique Identities in Wisconsin Communities
In case you missed it, tune in to the podcast of last week's Wisconsin Public Radio program "Central Time" to hear Andy Lewis talk about what it takes to build a unique community identity, revitalize a...
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