Who do business owners turn to for advice? Read what Extension learned in our Minnesota business succession and transition study.
Community
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Extension’s Welcoming Communities assessment helps communities identify their strengths and weaknesses related to diversity and inclusion efforts.
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How are your group projects going? Is everyone on your team contributing? Learn about group dynamics and well-performing teams.
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Good communication is necessary for successful group work. Learn how to create guidelines to help your meetings be effective and fair.
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Apply to have a community ripple map done. We'll choose up to 10 communities to story map an accomplishment.
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Minnesota's showcase of rural innovation expands, yet has more potential for success.
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Festivals and events have both direct and indirect economic impacts on local economies. Extension impact studies help communities understand the cost and benefit of local tourism.
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U of M Extension’s Brigid Tuck provides 11 years of economic research.
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The University of Minnesota will lead a multi-state effort to help rural, tribal and underserved communities access federal funding for energy and environmental improvement efforts.
The intersection of agriculture and tourism offers an ever-growing range of options to those seeking to open their farms and property to visitors.