Economic development can play a major role in the community development process. Economic development transcends many levels of community involvement including the areas of: business attraction and retention, marketing efforts, workforce development, and small business initiatives. Below you will find Extension programs and other resources available to assist you.

Regional Centers

• Agricultural Business Enhancement Center
  (Bowling Green Ohio)
• Alber Enterprise Center
  (Marion Ohio)
• Enterprise Center for Economic Development
  (Piketon Ohio)
• Piketon Research and Enterprise Center
  (Piketon Ohio)

Recommended Resources

• Business Retention & Expansion
• Briefings in Community Economics
• First Impressions Program CD Program
  (Download program brochure Adobe pdf)
• Retail Trade Analysis
• Industrial Site Development and Marketing

Recommended Programs

• Empowering Local Communities for Economic Development CD Program
• Barn Again program information
• Organizing for Economic Development