
Midwest Community Development Institute We are starting a new project on "green jobs" and want to interview successful entrepreneurs. Anything green and exciting happening in your community? Please let us know.

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Strasburg, Illinois is an excellent example of a community that knows how to use social media. Check out their Facebook group: I know where Strasburg, Illinois is!
It looks like there are some great things happening in Strasburg.
For villagers and fans of the Burg!

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Midwest Community Development Institute At CDI, we discussed how small communities can use the new web tools to promote themselves and to communicate what is happening. Rushville, Illinois is a great example. Please check it out! BTW Rushville also has an active Twitter account. If you have more examples, please share them.

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Fireman’s Fund Insurance are proud to announce the start of the Summer 2009 Places that Matter photo contest. All you have to do is submit a ...

Karen Poncin The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs summer newsletter is now available.
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While many local municipalities are waiting to learn whether the state deficit will impact the daily operations of numerous grant-funded community outreach initiatives, Governor Quinn and lawmakers are ...

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Building Communities: Sharing Strategies to Secure Stimulus Funding
On August 28th Illinois ResourceNet and the Lumpkin Family Foundation are co-sponsoring a conference centered on accessing the tools and skills necessary to target valuable grant opportunities, effectively navigate through the federal funding process, a...nd successfully complete and submit high-quality proposals.
When: August 28th, 2009; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: I Hotel- 1900 S. First St., Champaign, IL 61820
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Plan to join this information-packed day-long workshop facilitated by Illinois ResourceNet! Experienced facilitators led by Extension Specialist Al Zwilling will guide organizations interested in seeking ...

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