Description: A community-based planning process that gives community leaders and the broad based citizenry the skills they need to build, strengthen, and/or sustain their local social and economic structures. Will (a) enhance communication across various sectors of communities; (b) assist communities in analyzing their strengths and weaknesses; and (c) assist communities in choosing the most appropriate avenues for community resource and economic development.

Target Audience: Community leaders

Length: Structured based on community needs

Cost: Instructor travel, facility rental, other costs, based on structure of course for specific community

Participants: Minimum–5; maximum–25

Scheduling: As requested

Point of Contact:
Greg S. Taylor
Professor and Extension Specialist,
Community and Economic Development
E-mail: gregtaylor@tamu.edu
Phone: 979-845-7046
Fax: 979-847-9378