Allen County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2084 - Economic and Business Development - FCS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2084.4) | 2 |
Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities |
| 2084.3) | 0 |
Number of business start-ups |
| 2084.1) | 2 |
Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities) |
Success Stories
Sparkling Skills: Homemakers Jewelry Making Class
Author: Nan Montgomery
Major Program: Economic and Business Development - FCS
When Mammoth Cave Area Family and Consumer Sciences Agents taught a jewelry-making class this summer, participants expected to leave with a handmade necklace or bracelet. What they didn’t expect was how much they would gain beyond the beads and wire. Two Allen County Homemakers have decided to utilize the skills they learned and create jewelry to auction off for charities within the community. By providing skills training and access to local or recycled materials, individuals can cre
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