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Additional workshops & conferences are posted on the CEN Calendar (www.thecen.org/calendar).
All cancellations for CEN-sponsored workshops MUST be received 48 hours prior to the workshop; otherwise, you will be charged the full registration fee.
As of January 1, 2010, the Center for Effective Nonprofits (CEN) workshops are scheduled, and registration handled, through the Office of Community Education at John Wood Community College, one of our founding organizations. As a result, most of our workshops will also be held on the JWCC campus. These changes will help enhance the delivery of our workshops and training opportunities for nonprofits in our service area. For workshop registration and information, contact the JWCC Community Education offices at (217) 641-4941.
The CEN and its partners are committed to providing high caliber workshops, services and presenters to “help community organizations do what they do….better.”
We encourage you to check the Center for Effective Nonprofit website at www.thecen.org for additional resources and other offerings for nonprofits. For questions about CEN resources, contact Laura Hyde at (217) 223-8380 or thecen@quincy.edu.
Community Building Celebration
March 24, 2010
7:15-9:30 a.m.
Holiday Inn Express
4821 Oak
Quincy, IL
Cost: $10, includes breakfast
Register: www.extension.uiuc.edu/adams
Join ABC as we explore ways to improve quality of life in Adams County through sustainability and economic development. Dr. Rhonda Phillips (Arizona State University) and Grand Rapids Sustainability Partnership members
Norman Christopher and Corky Overmyer will share their experiences in community development with a strong emphasis on environmental and
economic influences.
For more information, visit www.allianceforbuildingcommunity.org/page5.php or contact Laura Hyde (lhyde@illinois.edu or 217-223-8380).
Building Communities Series: Community Development in a Difficult Economy...Readying for the Rebound
University of Illinois Extension Adams/Brown Unit
Cost: Free, registration required
Adams office - 330 S 36th, Quincy; register
Brown office - 111 Washington, Mt. Sterling; register
March 16, 2010 – Housing and Other Critical Sectors: Assessing and Building Our Economy
Community Development Specialist Matt Kures, University of Wisconsin-Extension Center for Community & Economic Development and Economics Associate Professor Russ Kashian, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fiscal and Economic Research Center
We’ve all read the terrible statistics about the housing crisis, plant closing and job losses, and the declining tax base. But what do we really know about our community and how it is performing? How have things truly changed over time and how do they compare to similar markets? Perhaps of even more importance, what lessons can we learn from these assessments and how can we use them to make our communities stronger? Learn about practical tools you can use to measure your community’s economic performance and how to use this information to help shape policies to grow the economy.
April 20, 2010 – Rebuilding Downtown and Niche Small Businesses
Business Development Specialist Bill Ryan, University of Wisconsin-Extension Center for Community & Economic Development and Small Business Specialist JD Milburn, Wisconsin Main Street Program
Downtowns and neighborhood shopping districts are more than simply places to do business. They are part of the cultural fabric of our communities. But how can they compete in this “big is better” marketplace? Learn about the importance of locally owned small business to the economy and how to rebuild these business districts by making these businesses more profitable.
May 18, 2010 – Matching Customers and Businesses: How to Understand and Capitalize on the Market
Community & Business Development Specialist Bill Pinkovitz, University of Wisconsin-Extension Center for Community & Economic Development
Why do some businesses survive and others don’t? How come we can’t shop in our area for all of the things we need? Often there is a miss-match between the needs and wants of customers and the availability of the goods and services offered by local businesses. But we don’t have to guess or leave this to chance! Using readily available data, we can learn a lot about the local market and help existing businesses expand to meet opportunities and recruit in others to fill the voids.
June 15, 2010 – Engaging the Community to Develop Sustainably
Community Development Specialist Randy Stoecker, University of Wisconsin-Extension Center for Community & Economic Development and Community Development Specialist Jerry Hembd, University of Wisconsin-Superior/Extension Northern Center for Community & Economic Development
Is there any way to rebuild our local economy and better prepare for the inevitable economic downturns ahead? How do we chart a new course for our community that represents the interests of all its members? We’ll discuss the essential approaches to building a consensus for the community’s future growth and development—and we’ll focus on an approach that holds greater promise for lasting, positive economic development.
Live, Learn, and Energize Series
University of Illinois Extension Adams/Brown Unit
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, registration required
Adams location - 330 S 36th, Quincy
Brown location - Mt. Sterling YMCA
Register: www.extension.uiuc.edu/adams
Bring your lunch and enjoy these free presentations designed to help you live well. Presentations start at 12:10 p.m. and will end in time to get you back to work by 1:00 p.m. The program will be offered in Adams County at the Extension office and in Brown County at the YMCA. Each month U of I Extension Educators will feature a different topic:
Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights: New Credit Law; March 10, 2010
The CARD Act protects consumers; new regulations about how credit card companies can change terms are already in place, and more changes are coming. How will this affect you?
Retirement Realities: It's More than Leisure; April 14, 2010
What do you plan to do with the rest of your life? How is your retirement going to affect your relationships with friends, family members and your partner? Ideas will be offered to encourage a personal retirement plan.
Going Green; May 12, 2010
Everything we do everyday has an impact on our environment. You too can adopt simple ways to a green lifestyle in order to save money and have a better quality of life.
Building a Better Memory for Everyday Life; June 9, 2010
Feel like you’re forgetting more than you once did? Explore what memory is, typical age-related memory changes and tricks to improve your memory. |
