Community Development

Appreciative Inquiry

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eGovernment

Nebraskans are using the internet for information, shopping and communicating, and they expect to be able to access governmental information whenever necessary. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is offering Access e-Government training to help elected officials and governmental employees understand how use Information Technology to meet the challenges of the Information Age.

Nebraska First Impressions

The program, First Impressions, was created to help residents see their community as a newcomer or traveler might see it – to get an accurate “first impression” from an outsider’s perspective.

NebraskaEDGE

NebraskaEDGE is the umbrella organization for rural entrepreneurial training programs hosted by local communities, organizations and associations. Since 1993, the NebraskaEDGE has helped nearly 2,250 individuals, small business owners and their partners start and improve their businesses. Over 100 training courses have been held in urban and rural communities across Nebraska. Positive results of NebraskaEDGE programs can be observed all across the state.

Red Carpet Service

Red Carpet Service is an educational program that helps people discover tools to promote tourism in their communities. It combines the basics of traditional customer service training while highlighting the unique needs of travelers and tourists.

Nebraska Rural Institute

The Nebraska Rural Institute is a three-day program featuring educational seminars, technical direction, and important networking opportunities to build leadership skills. The focus is to bring those with an interest in the area of rural community development together to share ideas on how to keep rural communities alive. The Institute is the premier educational event of the Partnership for Rural Nebraska. The PRN was formed in 1995 to creatively address these rural Nebraska issues through collaborative rural development. This partnership of the State of Nebraska, University of Nebraska, the federal government, and community based regional groups shows collaborative commitment to seek rural opportunities and address challenges identified by rural Nebraskans. The Center for Applied Rural Innovation coordinates the activities of the Nebraska Rural Institute.