Economic and Community Development

Clemson University Economic and Community Development Extension Agents bring the vast resources of Clemson University to bear on issues facing your community. From facilitating community leadership development to conducting community and strategic planning, our agents work collaboratively to build capacity for positive change in South Carolina.

Community Resource Gateways:

• Emerging Leaders
• Farmers and Producers
• Small Business Owners
• Local Government

Clemson Extension employs 10 extension agents with primary economic and community development responsibilities in South Carolina. These county agents work closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state. They provide expertise in topics ranging from leadership development, strategic planning, town charrettes and downtown redesign, entrepreneurial training and support, local economic development planning and support, local community development planning and support, industry cluster development, and economic impact analysis.

Program Team Leader:
Dr. David W. Hughes
803.699.3178
dhughe3@clemson.edu