Economic & Community Development

Clemson Extension agents with primary economic and community development responsibilities 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.

Local Agent

Blake Lanford, 843-365-6715 Ext 115, blakel@clemson.edu

Events:

Programs

• Rain Conference 
• The Economic Development Strategic Plan for Horry County
• Horry Industrial Alliance
• Pee Dee Regional Agritourism
• Conway Farmers Market

Clubs

• SC Tobacco Trail
• Horry Industrial Alliance
• Pee Dee Agritourism Association
• Conway Farmers Market Association

Service

• Economic development
• Land use planning

Visit the state-wide Economic & Community Development website.