Conference 2010 - April 12-14, Bloomington, MN

Draft Schedule

Tuesday, 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Collaboration
  1. Building a Sustainable Community through a Local Growers' Market
       Susan Kelly, University of Florida
  2. Community Engagement for Sustainable Community-based Wellness
       Mary Emery, Iowa State University
  3. GET IT-DO IT!
       Trudy Rice, Kansas State University
       Elaine Johannes, Kansas State University

Economic Development
  1. You’re Never Too Old to Contribute to Your Local Community and Economy
       Art Nash, University of Minnesota Extension
  2. “What do they do up there?"
       Art Nash, University of Minnesota Extension
  3. Capturing the Benefits of Cruise Ship Tourism in Portland, Maine
       James McConnon, University of Maine
       Todd Gabe

Leadership
  1. Leadership Northwest Missouri - A Regional Approach to Leadership
       Beverly Maltsberger, University of Missouri Extension
  2. Global Leadership Education: Building Bridges with Thailand for Sustainable Communities
       Mary Simon Leuci, University of Missouri Extension
       Barbara Eavy, University of Missouri Extension
  3. Lead Louisiana: Assisting Communities Move From Poverty to Prosperity
       Cynthia Pilcher, LSU AgCenter
       DoraAnn Hatch, LSU AgCenter
       James Barnes, PhD, LSU AgCenter

Tourism
  1. "You Can Lead a Horse to Water.........Developing a Regional Tourism Marketing Profile"
       Kent Gustafson, University of Minnesota Extension
       Ryan Pesch, University of Minnesota Extension
  2. Using reservation data to examine visitor demand and marketing effectiveness.
       Samantha Rozier-Rich, North Carolina State University
       Stacy Tomas, North Caroline State University
  3. Year-Round Marketing for Communities
       Kelly Haverkampf, University of Wisconsin Extension

Collaboration
  1. Working together to become energy independent communities
       Tom Wojciechowski, University of Wisconsin Extension
  2. Energy Independent Communities
       Joshua Clements, University of Wisconsin Extension

  2. The Crow Men's Health Project: A collaborative research initiative between Crow Indian Reservation and Montana State University
       Paul Lachapelle, Montana State University

Leadership
  1. Integrative Leadership for the 21st Century: Campus and Community Connections
       Mary Ann Hennen, University of Minnesota Extension
       Ben Winchester, University of Minnesota Extension
       Gary DeCramer, Humphrey Institute of Publick Affairs, University of Minnesota
  2. Alabama Community Leadership Network
       Joe Sumners, Auburn University
       Arturo Menefee, Auburn University
  3. Rural Leadership Development: Building Capacity for Transformation
       Ben Boyles, Clemson University
       Jennifer Boyles, Clemson University

Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Collaboration
  1. Creating Successful Partnerships that Support Community-Based Entrepreneurship
       Louis Bassano, University of Maine
       James McConnon, University of Maine
  2. Building Collaborations around Community Projects Case Study of two Rural PA Communities
       William Shuffstall, Penn State University
  3. Know Your Region: A Tool for Economic Development Planning
       Alan Barefield, Southern Rural Development Center
       Mary Emery, Iowa State University
       Neil Linscheid, University of Minnesota Extension

Leadership
  1. Leadership Development: Measuring the Impact
       Jennifer Erickson, University of Wisconsin Extension
  2. The Impact of International Experiences in Leadership Programs
       Mike Liepold, University of Minnesota
  3. Assessing Social Capital in Rural Communities
       Jody Horntvedt, University of Minnesota
       Ryan Allen, University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute

Leadership
  1. Convening Small and Rural Communities Summits
       Kris Parker, Purdue Extension
       Walter Sell, Purdue Extension
  2. Engaging a New Audience in Leadership Capacity Development Programming: The Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors' Lead
       David Civittolo, Ohio State University Extension
  3. Bridging Community Development, Civic Engagement, and Culture
       Lisa Hinz, University of Minnesota Extension
       Tobias Spainer, University of Minnesota Extension

Economic Development
  1. Keystone Kitchens Project -- Communities Sharing a Vision for Entrepreneurial Development
       Winifred McGee, Penn State University
  2. Innovative Downtown Businesses
       Joshua Clements, University of Wisconsin
       Bill Ryan, UWEX Center for Community Economic Development
       Dale Mohr, University of Wisconsin Extension
  3. Toward Regionalism: Building on the Strengths of Others
       Albert Myles, Mississippi State University

Economic Development
  1. Building Community Capacity and Strengthening the Economy with a Comprehensive Business Retention & Expansion Curriculum
       Gregory Davis. Ohio State University       Nancy Bowen-Ellzey, Ohio State University
  2. CaRDI, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Pipeline4Progress: A Community & Economic Development Partnership in NY’s Southern Tier
       Heidi Mouillesseaux-Kunzman, CaRDI, Cornell/NE Regional Center for Rural Development
       Rod Howe, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Environment/Tourism
  1. Utilizing Regional Collaboration to Achieve Balanced Growth and Wise Land Use Decisions in Ohio
       Joseph Lucente, Ohio State University Sea Grant Extension   
  2. Building Successful Collaboration for Tourism Development and Promotion: The Robeson County, NC Example
       Stacy Tomas, North Carolina State University
       Everett Davis, North Carolina State University
       Samantha Rich, North Carolina State University
  3. Extension Develops New Civil Rights Heritage Trail Guidebook for Alabama
       J Thomas Chesnutt, Auburn University Economic & Community Development Institute
       Emily Blejwas, Auburn University Economic & Community Development Institute

Tuesday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Collaboration
  1. When Rural Leaders Step Out of Their Silos
       Debra Kollock, Washington State University Stevens County Extension
       Leslie Jones, Tri County Economic Development District
  2. Brain Gain of Newcomers into Rural Minnesota and Strategies to Capture Them
       Art Nash, University of Minnesota Extension
       Ben Winchester, University of Minnesota

Economic Development
  1. Wyandot Solar LLC. Renewable Energy Development Strategies
       Erich Romich, Ohio State University
  2. Kentucky - Tennessee Institute for Sustainable Development
       Alison Davis, University of Kentucky
       Richard Maurer, University of Kentucky
       Michael Wilcox, University of Tennessee

Tourism
  1. Sustaining Tourism Development: an 18 year longitudinal study of 4 communities
       Cynthia Messer, University of Minnesota Tourism Center
  2. Measuring the Economic Impact of Tourism and Special Events: Lessons from Mississippi
       Albert Myles, Mississippi State University
       Rachel Carter, Mississippi State University

Environment
  1. Rapid response to an emerging issue: lessons from Penn State's response to development of natural gas in the Marcellus shale
       Timothy Kelsey, Penn State Cooperative Extension
       Walt Whitmer, Penn State University/NERCRD
  2. Geocaching: Opportunities and Challenges
       Ingrid Schneider, University of Minnnesota
       Neil Linscheid, University of Minnesota Extension

Leadership
  1. Building Civic Leadership in Rural Communities
       Jody Horntvedt, University of Minnesota
       cindy Bigger, University of Minnesota Extension
  2. Outcomes of Community Leadership Development Programs in Rural Counties
       Kari Keating, University of Illinois at Urbana Chanpaign
       Godwin Apaliyah, Ohio State University

Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:30 AM, 90-minutes sessions

Stirring the Pot: Working Together to Create Recipes for Change
    Cara Carper, University of Wisconsin Extension
Community Connections: Building a bridge between youth entrepreneurs and their communities
     Diane Vigna, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
     Phyllis Schoenholz, University of Nebraska
Use of the Community Issues Management Tool to identify a community's access to food
     Shelley Bush-Rowe, University of Missouri Extension
     Kay Gasen, University of Missouri - St Louis
     Kara Lubischer, University of Missouri Extension
     Letitia Johnson, University of Missouri Extension
Engaging in Renewable Energy as an Economic Development Strategy: A Simulation Exercise
     Myra Moss, Ohio State University Extension
     Eric Romich, Ohio State University
     Nancy Bowen-Ellzey, Ohio State University
Targeting Regional Economic Development: An Outline of a National Extension Educational Program
     Steve Deller
     Thomas Harris, University of Nevada - Reno
     Stephan Goetz, Penn State University/NERCRD
What's Between YES and NO ???
     Jan Hartough, Michigan State University Extension
     Michelle Walk, Michigan State University Extension
     Ann Chastain, Michigan State University Extension

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Leadership
  1. Keeping Local Governments Running When the Economy Has Stalled Out
       Notie Lansford, Oklahoma State University
  2. Mind Mapping Your Assets
       Neil Linscheid, University of Minnesota Extension
  3. On the Ground: Building Community-University Partnerships for Regional Sustainability - the Minnesota Model
       Okey Ukaga, University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership
       Jamie Juenemann, University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership
       Kathryn Draeger, University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership

Economic Development
  1. Web Presence Strategies for Small Communities and Local Governments
       Michael Wilcox, University of Tennessee
       Connie Hancock, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
  2. State Agencies Partner to Deliver E-Commerce Training in Rural Areas
       DoraAnn Hatch, LSU AgCenter
       Cynthia Pilcher, LSU AgCenter
       James Barnes, PhD, LSU AgCenter
  3. The wonders of web evaluation and improvement
       Danny Sussman, University of Minnesota
       Ingrid Schneider, University of Minnesota

Leadership
  1. Putting the Public in Public Participation
       Jennifer Erickson, University of Wisconsin Extension
  2. One Size Doesn't Fit All: Best Methods for Public Participation
       Lisa Hinz, University of Minnesota Extension
       Jody Horntvedt, University of Minnesota
  3. Being Intentional about Inclusivity in Public Participation
       Barbara Radke, University of Minnesota Extension
       Maxine Norman, University of minnesota Extension

Technology & Workforce
  1. Local Government Profiling System: Developing an interactive on-line tool for citizens and public officials
       Paul Lachapelle, Montana State University
       Dan Clark, Montana State University
  2. Promoting the Adoption of E-Commerce Strategies: New Web-Based Educational Resources
       Bo Beaulieu, Southern Rural Development Center
       Shannon Lane-Turner, Southern Rural Development Center
  3. Using Social Networking and Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance Small Businesses
       Stacey mcCullough, University of Arkansas
       Kimberly Magee, University of Arkansas

Collaboration
  1. Addressing Community Issues with Successful Collaboration: A Results-Oriented Process for Building Community Relationships to Create Positive Change
       Rachel Carter, Mississippi State University
       Gene Theodori, Sam Houston State University
  2. Community Collaboration for Healthy Lifestyles
       Casi Lock, University of Missouri
  3. Ethnic Chambers of Commerce uses BR&E for Successful Collaboration
       Claudia Cody, University of Minnesota Extension
       Michael Darger, University of Minnesota Extension

Economic Development/Technology
  1. Mapping Regional Broadband Infrastructure and Access in Rural Louisiana: The Connect Carroll Project
       James Barnes, PhD, LSU AgCenter
       DoraAnn Hatch, LSU AgCenter
       Cynthia Pilcher, LSU AgCenter
  2. Regional Broadband Deployment in Rural Louisiana: The Case of the Louisiana Delta Initiative
       James Barnes, PhD, LSU AgCenter
       DoraAnn Hatch, LSU AgCenter
       Cynthia Pilcher, LSU AgCenter
  3. The Capacity to Connect: Alternative Community Based Strategies for Broadband Development in Unserved and Underserved Communities
       William Shuffstall, Penn State University

Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Collaboration/Leadership
  1. Crossing the Border in Reservation Communities
       Karla Trautman, South Dakota State University
  2. The Green Communities and Green Affordable Housing in Indian Country Partnership: A Transdisciplinary Action-Research Initiative
       Susan Thering, University of Wisconsin

Economic Development
  1. The Sales Impact of Wal-Mart on Neighboring Communities in Minnesota
       Bruce Schwartau, University of Minnesota Extension
       Neil Linscheid, University of Minnesota Extension
  2. Gogebic Range "Next Generation Initiative": Attracting and Retaining Young People
       William Andresen, University of Wisconsin Extension
  3. How can we measure child care's contribution to local economies? A New Methodology
       Bruce Sorte, Oregon State University
       Davis nelson, University of Minnesota Extension

Collaboration
  1. Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) Program
       Joe Sumners, Auburn University
  2. An Innovation-Diffusion Model for Community Sustainability
       Jerry Hembd, University of Wisconsin - Superior
  3. North Central Sustainable Communities Task Force
       Jerry Hembd, University of Wisconsin - Superior
       Anna Haines, University of Wisconsin

Collaboration
  1. NNSLE - A Collaboration of Strangers and Virtual Friends
       Viviane Simon-Brown, Oregon State University
       Nate Meyer, University of Minnesota Extension
  2. Collaboration Begins At Home
       George Morse, University of Minnesota
       Adeel Ahmed, University of Minnesota Extension
  3. Disaster Preparedness: Building Capacity in Disadvantaged Communities
       Bo Beaulieu, Southern Rural Development Center
       Deborah Tootle, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

Environment/Technology & Workforce
  1. Disposal of Unused Medicines: Empirical Studies of Consumer Understanding and Behavior in Wisconsin
       Mary Kohrell, University of Wisconsin Extension
       Steve Brachman, University of Wisconsin Extension
       James D. Janke, University of Wisconsin Extension.
  2. Workforce Prep for the Hospitality Industry - 24/7
       Cheryl Burjhart-Kriesel, University of Nebraska
      Connie Francis, Univeristy of Nebraska Rural Institute

Economic Development
  1. Special Improvement Districts: An Alternative Method for Funding CBD Revitalization Efforts
       Gregory Davis, Ohio State University
  2. Making an Impact through Community Investment Clubs
       Jimmy Henry, Prairie View A&M University
       Lloyd Herbert, Prairie View A&M University  
  3. The Ethics Training Program for local government officials, employees and board members: An assessment on design and implementation
       Paul Lachapelle, Montana State University
       Dan Clark, Montana State University