Rural Prosperity Nebraska's focus areas allow for a holistic approach to community development that takes into account the need for strong leaders, inviting gathering places, and a robust network of both businesses and services that help citizens meet their goals and aspirations for their communities. RPN Extension educators work across the state in these four focus areas:
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Keeping Success Local
Think about your community’s current economic state. Now envision what you want it to become. The Community Economic Development team helps you make that vision possible. Define and create an ecosystem where entrepreneurs thrive, leverage research data to strengthen your existing businesses, and unlock the potential for economic security. RPN’s tailored approach empowers you to magnify your community’s unique qualities and foster long-term prosperity.
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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Rural Leadership for the Future
Empowered leaders unlock the full potential of a community’s abundant resources. By participating in programs designed to assist you in envisioning, developing, and executing plans for self-sustaining growth, you can foster continual vitality in your community. The Community Leadership Development team has the expertise and experience to guide community members toward prosperity. Leadership initiates the change, but the community creates the ripple effect, spreading outward for greater impact.
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PEOPLE ATTRACTION & PLACEMAKING
Live, Work and Play
Rediscover the bond between you and your community with the support of our People Attraction & Placemaking team. As you align the opportunities available with the aspirations you have for your community, you’ll recruit and retain residents for a more cohesive community. Whether you want to foster a welcoming culture, provide service-centered training for retailers and tourist destinations, enhance your online presence, or revitalize your downtown arts and business hubs, RPN’s tailored programs center on what makes your community a home.
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NEBRASKA REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS INITIATIVE
Homegrown and Homemade
Explore the abundant network of your local food systems, from cultivation to distribution. Whether you’re a newcomer looking for support with traditional crops, a distributor trying to connect local producers and schools, or a corner grocery store offering higher-quality products, RPN’s food systems programs help you establish a stable ecosystem where healthy, nourishing food from local farms reaches your table, ensuring a sustainable and fulfilling culinary experience.
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