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Community Development Institute Texas 2018!

February 6, 2018 by Craig Wesley Carpenter

See the announcement here (http://www.lonestar.edu/cdi.htm) and read more from them below. I will be attending as an instructor to discuss the nut and bolts of business retention and expansion! Hope to see you there!

Never before has the practice of community development been more important than it is today. As the world grows smaller through the increased use of global communications, communities of all sizes are finding their boundaries are expanding beyond their city limits. CDI Texas provides practical, interactive, and comprehensive training designed to meet the needs of economic and community development professionals working in a fast paced environment. CDI Texas builds the capacity of individuals and communities to effectively and positively impact economic and social development.

Who Should Attend?
Participants include community and economic development practitioners, city, county and state officials and community volunteers, non-profit staff and board members, chamber staff, private industry, municipal districts, and academics will find the Institute a valuable learning tool for the development of individual and community leadership skills. Attendees will expand their ability to identify community assets, set goals, encourage collaboration, and respond to a broad range of economic and quality of life issues.

Last Day to book:
February 11, 2018

Filed Under: Event Announcement Tagged With: BR&E, Business Retention and Expansion, Business visitation, Community Development, economic development, Entrepreneurial Communities, Entrepreneurship, Small Business

What Is Business Retention and Expansion and Is it Right for Your Community

October 1, 2017 by Craig Wesley Carpenter

Interested in learning some about Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E)? Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has a new publication out on BR&E. The publication discusses what BR&E is generally and then focuses on two types of BR&E: the classic business visitation program, and the industrial cluster retention and expansion program. It also discusses why it would probably be good for your community! Check it out at the link below:

http://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/Business-Retention-and-Expansion-p/eag-046.htm

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: BR&E, Business Retention and Expansion, Business visitation, economic develop planning, economic development, Entrepreneurship, Industrial clusters, Small Business

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