Wayne County CES

Title:

Strengthening Wayne County Through Community and Economic Development

MAP:

Community and Economic Development

Agents Involved:

T Humble, G. Roberts, S. Coffey, C Munsey, D. Adams, S. Hart, T. Bertram

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Business Retention and Expansion

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

4-H Youth Development Programming

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Farmer's Markets

Situation:

One of the largest and most stable industries providing jobs in Wayne County has closed. Over 300 families have been directly affected with ripple effects being felt through the whole community. A community Work Ready Committee has been created. State and local partners are looking at how to help the community in this difficult economic time. By working with the Community and the Economic Development Extension Program we will work to strengthen partnerships and focus on building a diverse economy that emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship and small business development.

Long-Term Outcomes:

- Policy changes to support Economic Development

- Diversified economy that sustains healthy community

- Job creation that doesn't rely on tax incentives

- Improved and diversified local economic base

- Improved and diversified tax base

Intermediate Outcomes:

- Community is better informed and leaders can identify policies that better support local Economic Development

- Local policy makers encourage small business development

- Businesses implement strategies identified through planning

Initial Outcomes:

- Increased awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship and small business development

- Community Leaders and Partners have better understanding of their local economy - Businesses can identify new markets

- Communities can identify factors to improve their local economic condition.

Evaluation:

Primarily state-led evaluation using CEDIK metrics; new/expanded jobs and new/expanded businesses; Change in local retail dollars; Grant dollars awarded to community because of Extension involvement; Number of plans adopted and

implemented; number of referrals to SBDC or KCARD by agents

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Local Businesses, Local Entrepreneurs, Farmers Market Vendors, Lake Cumberland Community Action, Volunteer leaders, KEHA members, 4H Leaders/Youth, Wayne County Schools, Organizations, Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSCs), Social service agencies, Libraries, Faith-based organizations, Government officials, Chamber of commerce, Work Ready Team

Project or Activity: Business Retention and Expansion

Content or Curriculum: Business Retention and Expansion program from CEDIK

Extension Staff, Extension Council, Program Advisory Councils, Community partners, Extension Facility, Volunteers, Wayne County Schools, Hope Center, Health Department, Quilt Guild members, Employment Services, Elected Officials, Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Date: July 2016 - June 2020

Audience: Local Businesses, Local Entrepreneurs, Farmers Market Vendors, Lake Cumberland Community Action, Volunteer leaders, KEHA members, 4H Leaders/Youth, Wayne County Schools, Organizations, Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSCs), Social service agencies, Libraries, Faith-based organizations, Government officials, Chamber of commerce, Work Ready Team

Project or Activity: Local Work Ready Initiative, Community and Economic Development

Content or Curriculum: Empowering Leaders in Kentucky (ELK), Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD), Community and Economic Development Team Members and Resources

Inputs: Extension Staff, Extension Council, Program Advisory Councils, Community partners, Extension Facility, Volunteers, Wayne County Schools, Hope Center, Health Department, Quilt Guild members, Employment Services, Elected Officials, Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Date: July 2016 - June 2020

Audience: Local Farmers, Farmers Market Vendors, Entrepreneurs, Local Artisans, Community Members, and Volunteers

Project or Activity: Wayne County Farmers Market and local Roadside Stands

Content or Curriculum: GAP Training, KY Proud, USDA Resources, Small Business Development Center Resources, KCARD, Agri-tourism, KY Entrepreneurial Coaching Institution Resources,

Inputs: Extension Staff, Extension Council, Program Advisory Councils, Community partners, Extension Facility, Volunteers, Wayne County Schools, Hope Center, Health Department, Lake Cumberland Community Action, Elected Officials, Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Date: July 2016 - June 2020

Audience: Youth, ages 5-18, Volunteers with Leadership related skills/knowledge, Volunteers with interest in youth, Parents of youth, School teachers, Community leaders, Partner organizations

Project or Activity: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Youth Development Curriculum and Resources

Inputs: Program resources: curricula, information based on land grant research, Human resources: Extension agents, volunteers, families, youth, supporters, alumni, professionals in related careers, Funding: Extension funding (tax),donations (cash, in-kind), fees paid by participants

Partners: UK, local schools, related businesses, Equipment: equipment purchased by council or county; equipment available from partners

Facilities: Extension meeting rooms and equipment; schools, public meeting rooms

Date: July 2016 - June 2020

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