Polk County

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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		University of Missouri Extension Polk County Kathy Drake, Web Manager DrakeK@missouri.edu Last revised: 05/24/04
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