| As the United States continues to climb out of the Great Recession, town leaders and residents alike are searching for ways to build a strong community. Look for a preview of the Center's Keys to Economic Success as well as a recent issue paper in this month's newsletter. |
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Looking for the key to economic success?
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If only it was that simple! Over the Center's past decade of work, and even before, we've been learning what works in economic, and more specifically, entrepreneurial development. But in many places it feels like the Great Recession has changed the rules of the game. Community and regional leaders are searching for ways to rebuild their economies that build future prosperity. Don Macke has gathered insights from our decades of work into a new thought piece - Keys to Economic Success. We encourage you to take a look and to let us know what you think. What's working in your communities? What do you think are the keys to success? If you've got thoughts to share, please email Don Macke. And watch the e2 Building Entrepreneurial Communities Update newsletter for more discussion about the keys to economic development success.
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 | Other Center News |
Don Macke will be in...
- Burlington, IA on February 1 for a Great River Region Entrepreneurship Workshop.
Deb Markley will be in...
- Martinsville, VA on February 4 for a measurement workshop with the Harvest Foundation.
- Raleigh, NC on February 20 for a measurement workshop with NC REAL Enterprises.
Craig Schroeder and Deb Markley will be in...
- Raleigh, NC on February 15 for a New Generations Initiative Youth Entrepreneurship Training sponsored by the NC Rural Economic Development Center.
Read our new Transfer of Wealth Issue paper for a story about how one foundation is using TOW research as a part of its youth and community engagement strategies.
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Field News
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- Learn more about USDA Rural Development's progress in this 2012 report.
- eXtension webinar, Top 10 Trends and Cool Tools in
 Social Media, to be held February 14, 2013 at 2 p.m. (ET). To join, click here and enter as "Guest".
- Are you a microlender? If so, AEO is gathering feedback through an SBA Microlender Feedback Survey. Click here to take the survey. And don't forget the AEO national conference on May 5-8, 2013.
- Secretary Vilsack's comments on rural relevance have sparked serious conversations about rural regions in the context of the U.S. economy. Click here to read his speech and see for yourself.
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