The page provides a place to look for training related to empowerment, community development and strategic planning.
Key Principles of Community Empowerment
Effective and sustainable community and economic development is best achieved by following the four key principles of the Community Empowerment Initiative. The following sections contain references to Federal government materials and web sites that can assist communities in accomplishing the goals concerning each of these principles.
- Economic Opportunity--Strategies for business development.
- Sustainable Community Development--Ideas for implementing comprehensive strategic plans and building community capacity.
- Community Based Partnerships--Ideas and opportunities for enhancing community partnerships.
- Strategic Vision for Change--Building and managing a community's strategic plan.
Implementing Strategic Plans - In addition to following the four key principles, communities will only succeed in attaining their goals if they carry out their plans effectively.
Nonprofit Start-up & Management
Board Training for EZEC/CC/REAPs:
- One-Day Board Training Module. How long has it been since your EZ/EC/CC or REAP Community Board received training? Are they clear on their goals, structure and key responsibilities? Revitalize your Board by using the attached Mini-Training module.
- Effective Community Governance
- Rural EZ/EC/CC and REAP Board Election Guidance
- Rural EZ/EC/CC and REAP Board Election Q & As
Community Development Conferences
This section provides access to materials developed in conjunction with the Rural Community Empowerment Program conferences held by USDA Rural Development's Community Development Programs to support rural EZs, ECs, Champion Communities, and REAP Zones. Downloadable copies of many of the publications, presentations, and handouts from the conferences are available here.
- Kissimmee--Sixth Annual Community Development Conference, June 10-13, 2002.
- St. Louis--Fifth Annual Community Development Conference, June 4-7, 2001.
- Champion Training Conferences and Round 3 Outreach, May - July 2001.
- Silver Spring--Fourth Annual Community Development Conference, June 2000
- Memphis--Third Annual Community Development Conference, September 14-16, 1999
- Oklahoma City--March 2-4, 1999
- Mobile--Second Annual Community Development Conference, June 1998
- Oklahoma City--First Annual Community Development Conference, June 1997
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