ExCEED

MU Extension Community Economic & Entrepreneurial Development

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"The Language of Economic Development" published by ExCEED
This publication provides definitions for hundreds of terms, concepts and programs as well as conversion tables and other information essential for today’s economic development practitioners. Topic areas include: energy and utilities, financing, foreign trade, telecommunications and information technology, transportation, environment and workforce development. Place your order today.

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June 14, 2007
Rural communities in Missouri are losing their young talent to big cities, but young entrepreneurs such as Sam Correll, 19, from Brookfield, MO, are key to making a difference.
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Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report

ExCEED has released the FY 2007 Annual Report.

CONGRATULATIONS

There was a reception Thursday, February 1st during the 2007 Missouri Community Development Conference entitled Community Café 24. University of Missouri Extension and ExCEED were awarded the 2006 Community Development Project of the Year by the Missouri Community Development Society. According to Sharon Gulick, "It's a notable award recognizing the foresight and innovation of the University of Missouri Extension to work hand in hand with Missouri communities to forge a new economic future for rural Missouri."

Business Start-up Templates Available

On December 8, 2006 we hosted a free workshop for economic developers, chamber of commerce staff, regional planning commissions, Extension faculty and other resource providers in Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma to distribute templates for business start-up brochures. Please view the flyer for additional information. If you would like to receive the CD with the templates, contact our office.