Cumberland County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





3004 - Economic Development
3004.5) 10

Number of businesses receiving private investment as a result of economic development planning

3004.1) 310

Number of businesses reached through Extension programming

3004.2) 0

Number of businesses implementing economic development plans

3004.3) 8

Number of economic development-related projects/plans created with Extension’s assistance



Success Stories

River Festivus: The long term impact of a 4-H Community Service Project

Author: Elijah Wilson

Major Program: Economic Development

What started as the result of 4-H community service has led to the largest annual event in the history of Cumberland County. The 6th annual River Festivus reached new heights of success this year, captivating locals and visitors alike with an unforgettable weekend of music, community spirit, and riverside fun. The festival, held along the scenic banks of the Cumberland River, featured a show-stopping performance by Grammy Award-winning country band Diamond Rio, drawing the largest crowd in the e

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