Morgan County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

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

1082 - Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR
1082.4)	2	Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities
1082.3)	0	Number of business start-ups
1082.2)	0	Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce
1082.1)	2	Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)

1082 - Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR

1082.4)

Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities

1082.3)

Number of business start-ups

1082.2)

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

1082.1)

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

Success Stories

What Do Visitors Think About Morgan County? “First Impressions” Program Provides Basis for Community Action and Economic Development

Author: Sarah Fannin

Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR

Morgan County Extension District Board, City of West Liberty Tourism Committee and Chamber of Commerce jointly commissioned a study to gauge how first-time visitors perceive the strengths and shortcomings of the community.  These perceptions are critical to building a larger workforce, attracting new businesses, promoting tourism, and creating new jobs.The study was conducted by the University of Kentucky Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky housed in the Martin Gatton