Clemson University hosts national community development conference

Published: March 3, 2011

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CHARLESTON — More than 200 community development agents from around the country will meet in South Carolina next week when Clemson University hosts the 2011 conference of the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals.

Southern region representative Harry Crissy, a community development Extension agent at the Clemson Institute for Economic and Community Development, which is hosting the conference, said the national meeting is an opportunity for agents to share ideas and showcase South Carolina success stories.

The conference agenda includes presentations on green jobs, effective community development strategies and demographic forecasting and community development trends.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Catherine Woteki will discuss the future of Extension and community development.

Matthew Martin, a senior vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Charlotte regional executive, will discuss how the Great Recession has affected community development initiatives.

Other sessions include workshops on successful collaboration, changing communities and entrepreneurship.

The conference will be March 7-9 at the Francis Marion Hotel. For more information visit www.nacdep.net.

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Clemson Institute for Economic and Community Development
The Clemson Institute for Economic and Community Development connects the resources of Clemson University and other agencies to the needs of South Carolina communities. Faculty and staff conduct research and deliver programming in the areas of leadership development, strategic planning, town charrettes, entrepreneurial training and support, local economic and community development planning and support, industry cluster development and economic impact analysis.