Growing Local Economies Network

Revitalizing Communities in Eastern Kentucky

A network of professionals in Appalachian Kentucky seeking to increase collaboration, improve our practice, and learn from each other

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Big Sandy Healthcare Industry Network

Started by Denise Thomas Jan 19.

Community-lead, Non-Profit Meat Processing Plant

One approach to providing greater access to local, low-cost meat processing to beef, poultry, and pork producers in Appalachian Kentucky is a community-lead, non-profit meat processing plant like the one featured in this article:…Continue

Started by Walter Ferrier Jan 12.

Opportunity to Comment on EDA Proposed Regulations

On December 7, 2011, EDA published a Federal Register Notice (FRN) requesting public comment on proposed revisions to the…Continue

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Started by Evelyn Knight Jan 6.

Economic Development Research Grant from NSF

Multidisciplinary team of UK researchers kick-off economic development research project in Kentucky's Appalachian counties -- received $485,000 grant from National Science Foundation. Read more here:…Continue

Started by Walter Ferrier Oct 12, 2011.

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation 2011. "Community Development Financial Institutions: A Study on Growth and Sustainability"

http://files.e2ma.net/8316/assets/docs/cdfi_growth_and_sustainability.pdf The Babcock Foundation commissioned the linked report to increase our understanding of…Continue

Started by Shane Barton Aug 22, 2011.

GLEN EVENT- Small self-defined group work update forum space 2 Replies

We would like for you to update the general GLEN membership on the work being planned as a result of your small group discussions here in this forum. As the final agenda item for the June 1st, 2011 GLEN event, the group organized around five…Continue

Tags: groups, small, Event, GLEN

Started by Shane Barton. Last reply by Herb Petitjean Jun 23, 2011.

Continuing the conversation from the JUNE 1st GLEN Event

This is a space for all of us to continue the conversations we started at this year's GLEN event. The meeting notes are posted in the main page for reference.

Tags: conversation, Continuing

Started by Shane Barton Jun 20, 2011.

This American Life: How to create a job

It seems like every politician has a plan for putting people back to work. But This American Life and the Planet Money team couldn’t help but wonder…how do you create a job? Can…Continue

Tags: npr, creation, job, Development, Economic

Started by Shane Barton May 24, 2011.

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Big Sandy Healthcare Industry Network

In an effort to advance the healthcare industry within the region, staff at Big Sandy Area Development District are convening healthcare industry stakeholders to identify common issues, address common needs, and collaborate toward furthering the industry through effective and efficient use of resources. The goals include economic development as well as increased healthcare access and improved quality of care. The beginning activities include asset mapping and integrated community needs…See More

Discussion posted by Denise Thomas Jan 19

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East Kentucky Leadership Conference at Mountain Arts Center & BSCTC

April 26, 2012 to April 27, 2012

This is not a conference for just a few speakers and listeners. The goal is to make everyone a speaker, listener, and most importantly, an effective leader in order to affect change and to solve the problems of this area. Prestonsburg is the host community for the 2012 conference. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend.See More

Event posted by Denise Thomas Jan 19

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Community-lead, Non-Profit Meat Processing Plant

Discussion posted by Walter Ferrier Jan 12

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Evelyn Knight left a comment for Pat Bradley

Hi, Pat, Glad to see that you are actively engaged with SKED's training programs. Please reply if we have your correct address on the site. Best, Evelyn

Jan 6

What is Local Economic Development?

Our working definition of Local Economic Development (LED):
"Local economic development is a participatory process which encourages social dialogue and public-private partnerships in a defined geographical area.

In this process, more local organizations look for ways to make their actions and investments reinforce the wishes and intentions of the whole community, while building on community assets.

Business becomes a way to accumulate broadly distributed wealth and to make the local way of life more creative, inclusive and sustainable now and 20 to 30 years from now.

LED is integrated across all sectors of the community including health, education, the arts, infrastructure, environment, and other contributors to the quality of life."

Announcement: Viginia Shoemaker New Network Weaver

The Appalachian Center and the Estill Development Alliance are pleased to announce that Virginia Shoemaker has been hired to serve as "network weaver" to link together locally-owned businesses in a BALLE-like alliance. A native of Appalachian Tennessee, Virginia comes to this work with experience in both business and economic development planning. You can start a conversation with Virginia through her GLEN profile.