People acting together
for their community
Community Preparedness
Tools for Missouri communities:
University of Missouri Extension Community Emergency Management
MU Community Development faculty throughout the state
Community Development programs
MU Community Development faculty throughout the state
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Community and economic planning
No major event happens
in isolation. They always have implications at the local community
level. The terrorist activities of September 11, 2001 and
their aftermath have
illustrated how national and world events can affect various facets
of the environment in which we live. The recent slowdown of
the economy and the war on terrorism in Afghanistan may have local
leaders questioning what is ahead. Will present goods and services
be sufficient, or will new programs and/or services be needed?
How well are local businesses doing, and how will local employment
be affected? Whether you represent local government, a business
association, a community-based organization, or a group of concerned
citizens, a CD specialist can be a resource for the planning efforts
of your organization or community.
Relevant resources:
Business
retention and expansion
The fourth quarter of 2001
illustrated how susceptible the marketplace can be to rapid changes
on the national and global scene. The impacts of Sept. 11 on
airline, insurance, and communication industries, for instance, have
adversely affected the job market, prices, income, borrowing and spending.
A CD specialist can work with your local government, Chamber, or citizen
group on concerns about the effects of economic slowdown on the community.
The Business Retention and Expansion Visitation Program helps communities
take a proactive approach to economic development. By working
with local business owners to identify concerns and opportunities,
the program strengthens local relations with employers and brings
forth community action leading to future growth and expansion.
Relevant resources:
Updated 4/29/2009