Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





3004 - Economic Development
3004.3) 2

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

3004.2) 2

Number of businesses implementing economic development plans

3004.1) 2

Number of businesses reached through Extension programming

3004.5) 0

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



Success Stories

Economic Development at the Farmers Market

Author: Bonnie Sigmon

Major Program: Economic Development

Economic Development at the Farmers Market Durham’s Pit BBQ is a thriving local restaurant in London and it all began at the London Laurel County Farmers Market.  Brandon Durham was a market vendor who produced and sold the typical farmers market vegetables.  The Farmers’ Market Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit allowed Brandon upon completion of his food manager training program to cook prepared ready to eat BBQ at the market.  Brandon utilized the Laur

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