What do entrepreneurs need to succeed? To build businesses for the future, it may require your #community to think more about entrepreneurs today. z.umn.edu/9m4d

Is your community ready to launch a business retention initiative in #Minnesota? Extension offers training, facilitation, and expert advice to #community leaders to help you move through the process. z.umn.edu/9m4g

Happy 4th of July! From everyone here at the Department of Community Development, we wish you a relaxing and safe holiday.

.U of MN Extension's Ben Winchester is exploring how #rural communities can reinvest capital from the Great Wealth Transfer—the $84 trillion that will shift from one generation to the next during the next 20 years—esp. for small towns w/o the chance to use that wealth. dailyyonder.com/small-town-phi…

Have questions about how the festival and event industry is doing? Join our fall festival and event management online course. You'll hear from industry professionals, develop a biz plan for your event, and lay out a roadmap for event success. z.umn.edu/9n8b

Interested in planning — or improving — your community's business retention and expansion (BRE) initiative? Join our fall online course and learn how different approaches can help. Register by July 31 at a lower rate. extension.umn.edu/event/business…

We're hiring! As a program leader for community economics, you'll lead and manage the planning and implementation of research-based educational programs. You'll also supervise a team of educators and staff located across Minnesota. Learn more and apply at z.umn.edu/9oa7

We're #UMNProud research from U of MN Extension is mentioned. "We don't want to be bowling alone," says Tourism Center Director Xinyi Qian on the popularity of county and local festivals & events. Thank you Star Tribune reporter @ChristopherVondracek. startribune.com/small-town-fes…

New to leading meetings? Want to be a better facilitator? Join our upcoming four-part online series. Each 90-minute session will give you the tools for facilitating better in-person and online meetings. Learn more: extension.umn.edu/event/grow-you…

ICYMI: Our fall online festival and event management course is 9/23 – 11/1. You'll learn about creating a business plan, marketing strategies, managing financial health, sponsor relationships, and more. Register by Sep 13 for $150 (25%) off regular fees: z.umn.edu/9nrn

DYK: "There’s actually more than 15 definitions of rural," says Ellen Wolter, U of MN Extension educator and podcast host of Side by Side, on how people perceive #rural and #urban areas. Thank you Karen Tolkkinen for the article. #UMNProud, startribune.com/tolkkinen-urba…

Business owners, do you have an exit strategy? Listen in as Michael Darger, an Extension specialist, is interviewed on the #PoisedForExit podcast series with @KeyeStrategies, LLC. He shares findings from his recent biz succession & transition research. keyestrategies.com/show/podcast-2…

New to leading meetings or want to become a better facilitator? If so, join our online four-part series on growing your facilitation skills! You'll learn how to successfully facilitate both in-person and online meetings. Space is limited -- register now: z.umn.edu/9qsw

Exciting news! We released the first Side By Side podcast episode. Give it a listen: z.umn.edu/SideBySide #RuralUrban

Listen to the latest episode of #SideBySidePodcast! Available on all podcast platforms and at z.umn.edu/SideBySide

ICYMI: Ben Winchester, a rural sociologist with UMN Extension Community Development talked about how "rural isn't dying" and the #RuralBrainGain on an episode of #RuralVoice. Listen in at: mprnews.org/episode/2024/0…

How can re-imagining a space transform a community and boost local economies? Join our tour of Madison, Minnesota on Oct. 3. You'll learn how the Madison Mercantile evolved into a dynamic community place for culture, connections and innovation. Register➡️ extension.umn.edu/event/connecti…

🎙️ In this week's SideBySidePodcast Blandin Foundation CEO Tuleah Palmer and The Minneapolis Foundation president & CEO RT Rybak join U of MN Extension Educator Ellen Wolter to discuss bridging the rural-urban divide and economic interdependence. Listen ➡️ z.umn.edu/SideBySide

How do you handle difficult conversations? Join us online from 8:30-9am on Wednesday, 9/18 for a free Breakfast Info Bites session w/ U of MN's Humphrey School Kathy Quick, Ph.D. Learn some tips on navigating conflict in public or community life. Register now. extension.umn.edu/event/navigati…

In this week's episode of #SideBySidePodcast, Julie Tesch and Jake Loesch discuss how MN Center for Rural Policy & Development and Citizens League are tackling shared issues like childcare, housing and mental health between rural and urban spaces. Listen to the episode at z.umn.edu/SideBySide 🎧