Simpson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





4015 - Economic Development and Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
4015.1) 0

Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)

4015.2) 0

Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce

4015.3) 0

Number of business start-ups

4015.4) 2

Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities



Success Stories

Hometown Holiday Bazaar

Author: Catherine Webster

Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

In Simpson County, small businesses make up 96% of all businesses, with 82% of those having nine or less employees. The Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly eye openers to showcase these local businesses. In November the Simpson County Extension Office hosted a Chamber Eye Opener that brought some 100 people from our community into the Extension Office to network. In December, 40 Simpson County 4-H members, parents, and leaders came together to host the 11th Annual Hometown Ho

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