Community Development
web resources - home - upcoming events
leadership/mgmt resources - district leadership programs
Handy Websites
(grouped by heading)
with information useful in the
development of local programming
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All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Admin. and Director, OSU Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868 Updated: August 2004
State & County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau provides quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography. The US Census Factfinder page contains data down to the census tract and block group level. The American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association enables you to calculate quick, easy, and current online cost of living comparisons. Perceptions of opportunities in rural America are that opportunities few and far between according to survey commissioned by Kellogg Foundation. Statistics on business, people, geography, and other topics can be found at the main US Bureau of the Census page. Census of Agriculture and other ag-related data can be found at the National AG Statistics Service page. For educational statistics about the US and other nations, try the National Center for Education Statistics. Lots of data on the laborforce, from demographics, to productivity, to employment levels, occupational projections and labor costs are located at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Information similar to the Bureau of Labor Statistics can be found at the Dept of Labor webpage. Cost of Living Comparisions for over 300 cities in the US can be found at the ACCRA index To convert the value of a dollar from then to now, or now to then, use the American Institute
for Economic Research website. Effect Of A Report on "The Effect of State Economic Development Incentives
on Employment Growth of Establishments." Journal of Regional Science,
Vol. 42, No. 4, 2002, pp. 703-730, by Todd M. Gabe and David S. Kraybill.
A pdf file of this published article is made available on-line
by permission granted 3/27/03 by Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Please use the address
below to link A Report on "The Effect of State Economic Development Incentives
on Employment Growth of Establishments."
Connectohio.comis a virtual connection to the Ohio eCorridor and includes companies and people on the leading edge of electronic technology. Department of Development's operating divisions, and the ways in which it works to help Ohio and its residents lead happier and more productive lives are found at http://www.odod.state.oh.us Guidebooks, manuals, workshop
materials, reports, books, and videos funded
by the Kellogg Foundation and other selected sponsors of recognized rural
programs. The collection is divided into seven categories of materials:
Dictionary of Occupational Titles Articles, information, conferences, and links for economic development professionals. Ohio economic development events, information, and related resources from the Ohio Development
Association. Government Statistics Major economic indicators for the state of Ohio (Unemployment Rate, Manufacturing Employment, Consumer Price Index, Residential Construction, Index of Leading Indicators, Consumer Confidence Index) and announcements of new research are found at the Data Line Ohio, ODOD Office of Strategic Research. Ohio's official source of statistical information on Its People, Industry, and Economy is the Ohio Department of Development's Office of Strategic Research. Lots of data on the laborforce, from demographics, to productivity, to employment levels, occupational projections and labor costs are located at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To determine purchasing power (for example, if a gallon of milk cost $2 in 1999, how much would it have cost in 1885?) try the Economic History Resources web page. County, state, and federal-level business patterns can be examined at the University of Virginia site. Data on the availability and usage of gas, oil, coal, etc can be found at the Energy Information Administration site. Census of Agriculture and other ag-related data can be found at the National AG Statistics Service page. For educational statistics about the US and other nations, try the National Center for Education Statistics. All statistics related to income taxes can be found at the IRS stats page. Statistics on business, people, geography, and other topics can be found at the main US Bureau of the Census page. Lots of data on the laborforce, from demographics, to productivity, to employment levels, occupational projections and labor costs are located at the Dept of Labor webpage. Numbers of cars, boats, trains, planes, miles of roads, track, numbers of airstrips,....everything you could imagine related to stransportationis located at the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Analyses
of changes to rural and urban populations
can be found at the Ohio Rural/Urban Interface Series pages at OSU Data
Center Penn State University study on the impact that land uses have on
nearby residential property values, and on factors that influence the location
of new residential development. Top 10 Internet Planning Websites Legislative and public policy as well as resources, materials, and conference opportunities through the American Planning Association. Guidebooks, manuals, workshop
materials, reports, books, and videos funded
by the Kellogg Foundation and other selected sponsors of recognized rural
programs. The collection is divided into seven categories of materials:
Discussions on sprawl, and all things related to community planning are found at the
Planner's Web internet site. Leadership
Materials on leadership at Big Dog's Leadership Training and Development Outlineinclude icebreakers, activities, and reading materials for a variety of leadership development objectives: communication, leading, motivation, character, etc. Information on leadership via interviews with leadership "experts" and essays on leadership topics are found at the Drucker Foundation site. Writings on servant leadership at the Greenleaf Center include info on the topic in article, essay, and/or review form. Guidebooks, manuals, workshop
materials, reports, books, and videos funded
by the Kellogg Foundation and other selected sponsors of recognized rural
programs. The collection is divided into seven categories of materials:
Civic renewal, movement building, and practical methods for public problem solving information including models, techniques, manuals, and syllabi can be found at the Civic Practices Network site. The state of civic society is analyzed/debated including volunteerism, voter turnout, and the "bowling alone" phenomenon. Building Dynamic Groups contains tools that can be used with staff, committees, boards, collaborations, partnerships, coalitions, ad hoc groups, task forces, and other groups to build their inner relationships, become dynamic, and function at their best. It addresses the areas of communication, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and visioning, and includes a section on assessments and ice breakers to use in getting groups started. North Central
Regional Center for Rural Development Comprehensive and timely coverage of Ohio's state government, how Ohio's legislative process works and how to contact a member of the Ohio General Assembly via Internet email or by letter is contained at the Gongwer News Service, Inc./Ohio Home Page. United States Congress members' information, bill status, roll call votes, conferences
and hearing schedules. Maps Ohio counties, Census data maps, and other state-specific maps from the ODOD office of Strategic Research. City, state, regional,
national, continental, historical
and other specialized maps from the University of Texas libraries.
Flags of countries from around the world. Profiles of
countries from around the world via the Central
Intelligence Agency. Rural policy analyses on a variety of issues affecting rural places, people and structures. Research essays and commentary on policy solutions to "every public problem" at http://www.heartland.org/ Environmental law, ag law, and international law, and general law resources including agricultural information, government agencies and information worldwide are found at the National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information. Searchable Ohio Revised Code at http://onlinedocs.andersonpublishing.com Extension's role in public issues education and links to related materials. Public issues education materials, resources, and publications to help create informed
participants of the local, state and national policy-making process.
Information on the Ohio BR&E Initiative includes pretested survey questions, surveys, report templates. Courses, conferences, certifications, and timely information on BRE as an economic development strategy and more at Business Retention and Expansion International. Activities,
seminars, and symposia to meet the lifelong
learning/continuing education and professional needs of NW Ohio's business
communities including Women in Business, Executive Education, and International
Business/Global Marketplace are the focus of the OSU Alber Enterprise
Center. State Government Connectohio.comis a virtual connection to the Ohio eCorridor and includes companies and people on the leading edge of electronic technology. State of Ohio front page includes information for residents, businesses, visitors, employees, and links to other government sites. Department of Development's operating divisions, and the ways in which it works to help Ohio
and its residents lead happier and more productive lives are found at
http://www.odod.state.oh.us Sustainable Development, Smart Growth Defininitions, strategies, the various steps, and more to "Smart Growth" are discussed in detail at the University of Tennessee site. Understanding community partnerships and ways to make them more effective is the focus of a downloadable guidebook and facilitator's guide put out by Canada's Human Resources Development Agency. Information for non-professional citizen planners including an electronic journal (of easy to read articles), information on zoning, sprawl, and other development issues confronting elected officials and citizens can be found at plannersweb.com. EPA's Smart Growth web site provides information on the environmental benefits of smart growth, government influence on development patterns, the federal role, sample smart growth policies, funding sources, networking opportunities, and technical tools and resources. Smart growth policies in Oregon are critiqued by the Cato Institute in the "Folly of Smart Growth" article in PDF format. Materials, a database of indicators, and explanations of indicators and sustainability, as well as a list of online and print resources, and answers to frequently asked questions about indicators and sustainability are found at Sustainable Indicators. Civil Society and civic connectedness after the terrorist activities of Sept 11, 2001 are discussed in this Christian Science Monitor article. What can be done to sustain these actvities? Guidebooks, manuals, workshop
materials, reports, books, and videos funded
by the Kellogg Foundation and other selected sponsors of recognized rural
programs. The collection is divided into seven categories of materials:
Comparative analysis of development policies of Portand, Oregon (restrictive) and Atlanta, Georgia (permissive) by the Congress for the New Urbanism. Ways to preserve downtowns and other significant cultural structures are discussed at the National Trust for Historic Preservation website. To see how social and technological developments might shape the future, go to the World Future Society's webpage. The United Nations' sustainable development page is a comprehensive site with numerous links, and topical discussions in areas such as gender, land tenure, environment, etc. The Rocky Mountain Institute fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world. The Alliance for National Renewal is an intentional community of civic leaders and community builders who collaborate to learn and tell their stories to inspire creative problem solving, imitation, and innovation in pursuit of democratic revitalization and the renewal of civic life. To learn about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems, go to Worldwatch, a non profit public policy research organization dedicated to informing policymakers and the public. Asset-building and economic opportunity strategies, primarily in low-income and distressed communities, are the topic of the Corporation for Enterprise Development Ways to encourage and assist people and organizations to protect and preserve our heritage is the goal of Heritage Ohio. Information on housing, community facilities, financing programs, etc is located at the USDA's Rural Development site.
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