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Small Towns Big Ideas Case studies in small town success

Small Towns Big Ideas Case studies in small town success. Dave Ivan Community & Economic Development Specialist MSU Extension. Pillars to Community Success. Environment that Supports Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Capital Investments drive New Economy Growth. Quality of Place.

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Small Towns Big Ideas Case studies in small town success

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  1. Small Towns Big IdeasCase studies in small town success Dave Ivan Community & Economic Development Specialist MSU Extension

  2. Pillars to Community Success Environment that Supports Innovation & Entrepreneurship Capital Investments drive New Economy Growth Quality of Place Strong Social Capital Regional Assets are Leveraged

  3. Communities Support Entrepreneurial Development Columbus, Indiana Creating “E-ecosystem” • Networking events (TEN) • Online biz resources • Virtual E front door • HS Business plan competition • Viability • Innovation

  4. Communities SupportEntrepreneurial Development Nacogdoches, Texas • Special financing for SFA biz students • Close integration with School of Business Beloit, Wisconsin • Partnership with Beloit College • Student business incubator in downtown building.

  5. Communities SupportEntrepreneurial Development Westphalia • Faith community engaged youth group to create student-run business; • Filled empty storefront; • Gathering place for youth in community;

  6. Pillars to Community Success Environment that Supports Innovation & Entrepreneurship Capital Investments drive New Economy Growth Quality of Place Strong Social Capital Regional Assets are Leveraged

  7. Human investments drivenew economy growth Pella, Iowa • “Positively Pella” campaign • Strengthens social bonds of new residents • Retain talent within community

  8. Education EnhancesNew Economy Competitiveness Houston, Minnesota • Grant provided computers to students district-wide; • Utilizing online learning to enhance curriculum; • Home to Minnesota Virtual Academy; • Provides 70% of school revenue; Rochester, Indiana • New Tech High changing preparedness of HS students. • Superintendent attends econ dev conferences to expand boundaries.

  9. Human InvestmentsDrive New Economy Growth Zeeland • Recognize importance of industrial design to future; • Recruited/hired top international designer from California; • Expanding connections with Saugatuck

  10. Inspiring the next generation Bothel, WA Community banners celebrate “youth”; New York Mills, MN Visiting artist program connects with HS Fine Arts Program Dowagiac, MI Dogwood Fine Arts Festival World-renowned artists and performers offer free clinics to community youth;

  11. Pillars to Community Success Environment that Supports Innovation & Entrepreneurship Capital Investments drive New Economy Growth Quality of Place Strong Social Capital Regional Assets are Leveraged

  12. Define assets and opportunities broadly Oxford, North Carolina Kerr-Tar Mini-Hub allows technology firms to be near Research Triangle, but thrive where costs are lower. Brevard, North Carolina Retiree community establishes “Retiree Resource Network” to mentor local entrepreneurs.

  13. Leveraging Regional Assets Kokomo, Indiana New civic regional networks • Accessing new resources throughout northern Indiana; • Regional entrepreneur training and networking; • Connecting with other regions nationwide; • Changing the “narrative;”

  14. Leveraging Regional Assets Columbus, Indiana • Regional initiative to advance individuals by at least one level in their education, training, job placement, and income. • Working with 34 High School counselors on regional cluster opportunities. • Regional Advanced Manufacturing Center for Excellence to serve 10 county network;

  15. Questions?

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