CCV Program Areas

Agritourism

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Connecting farm and ranch operations to alternative enterprises through tourism
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Technology Transfer

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Resource Links:

ND Small Business Development Center- On-line resources

ND Center for Technology and Business - Assisting with economic development training

NDSU College of Agriculture, Food Systems & Natural Resources, Distance & Continuing Education Courses - Online cources and training resources

Job Service North Dakota-SHARE Network - Your community service connection

Rural Assistance Center (RAC) - Resources

UND Center of Innovation - Ventures and marketing new business products

Entrepreneurship

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Agri-Entrepreneurship - An in-depth resource handbook is available for agriculture entrepreneurs interested in beginning an alternative ag related enterprise.

Agritainment Resource Directory- An in-depth resource directory for agriculture entrepreneurs

E-Commerce - For small business. E-Commerce is more than selling stuff on line, it's using online resources and tools to do business better -- more efficiently and productively. It's about making and saving money online.

Youth Entrepreneurship - A twenty hour, one graduate credit class is available for teachers and youth group leaders that work with youth in 3rd through 7th grades.

Resource Links:

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center - Resources for agriculture entrepreneurs

Business Planner - Assist entrepreneurs in the write-up of a business plan

Center for Technology & Business - Assisting with economic development and training

Center for Rural Affairs - Resources for family farms & ranches

Entrepreneur Magazine - Online magazine

Entrepreneur Network - Contact information relating to inventions and entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs Reference Guide - Guide to Small Business Information

Food Entrepreneur - Resource guide to the food industry

Manufacturing Extension -Services, assistance, resources & programs

ND Economic Development and Finance - Economic development services for business ventures

New Business Registration - Registering your Business in North Dakota

NCRCRD-Community Development Core Competencies for Extension Professionals

Small Business Development Center - Assistance with business plans

Starting Your Own Food Business in North Dakota - Food entrepreneurship resources

The Entrepreneur's Help Page - List of helpful resources

UND Center of Innovation - Assist with new ventures and marketing new business products

U.S. Small Business Administration - Helping small businesses succeed

Youth Entrepreneurship - Experienced based Entrepreneurship Education

Financing Resources:

Agricultural Products Utilization Commission - grants for businesses in North Dakota

Bank of North Dakota - Financing your business

Dakota Certified Development Corporation - A lender to small business

USDA Rural Development Enterprise Grants - Business and Cooperative Programs

Community Development

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Applied Research - Fee based services include economic impact analysis and feasibility analysis. Contact: Nancy Hodur @ 701-231-7455

Appreciative Inquiry - This approach to planning builds on what's currently working, what we appreciate and want to keep. It looks at the possibilities for the future. Contact: Marie Hvidsten - 701-231-5929

Boards, Councils and Committees - Tools & presentations that encourage groups to work efficiently including: Generations Working Together; Personality Styles Inventory; Youth as a Partner; Managing Groups for Results; Making Meetings Work; Managing Conflict; Building Strategic Partnerships and Moving from Talk to Action. Contact: Rachelle Vettern - 701-231-7541

Community Trade Area Analysis - This workbook is a valuable tool for community decision-makers to use in identifying their market area and the potential success of a new business. Contact: Nancy Hodur - 701-231-7455 OR Kathleen Tweeten- 701-328-9718

Data Analysis/Information - Data analysis and information can be obtained through the State Data Center Network. Statistics, presentations, and printed documents can be obtained on-line at www.ndsu.edu/sdc. Contact: Richard Rathge - 701-231-8621

Facilitation 101 - A three hour educational program designed to assist beginning facilitators to be more effective in their work with groups. Contact: Kathleen Tweeten- 701-328-9718

Ethical Leadership - The ability to do the right thing has a significant impact on everyone around us and is key to an individual's development as a leader. Discussion of ethical challenges and hands on activities will deepen participants' ability to recognize ethical problems and find solutions. Contact: Rachelle Vettern - 701-231-7541

LeadershipPlenty - LeadershipPlenty is a tool to mobilize change in mindset from one of leaderships lack to one leadershipPlenty. It's a 10 module (3-6 hrs/each) leadership development program for community members. Contact: Rachelle Vettern - 701-231-7541

Strategic Thinking and Planning - A two day training for individuals interested in learning how to lead their community or organization through strategic planning. Contact: Kathleen Tweeten - 701-328-9718

Resource Links:
Disaster Education - Information for preparing and recovering from man-made disasters

Specialty Agricultural Businesses Resources

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Specialty Crop/Vegetable Marketing and Production and Fruit Production for Specialty Food

Processing - Services include new crop production information, marketing information, connections with industry, suggestions for other high-value ag-related products and adding value to current specialties.

Fruit Production for Specialty Food Processing - Fruit Production for small food processors including North Dakota wineries, is a growing industry. Learn what is needed, who needs it and how to grow it. Contact your local county NDSU Extension Service for more information.

Resource Links:

Agricultural Marketing Resource Center - Marketing research information

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center - Resources on alternative farming

Food Entrepreneur - resource Guide to the food industry

Horticulture - Cropping technology

ND Rural Development Program - Implementing economic development services

Nutrition-Food Safety -Health - Resource Guide

Starting Your Own Food Business in North Dakota- Food entrepreneurship resources

Dakota Certified Development Corporation

Economic Research Service - USDA

Natural Resources Conservation Service

ND Dept of Agriculture

ND Dept of Commerce

Small Business Development Center

USDA Rural Development

Publications

Alternative Agriculture Publications

Community Business Development

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Agritainment
An in-depth resource directory for agriculture entrepreneurs. Learn how production in agriculture can cross over into tourism. Information and a one-day workshop on starting a recreation business on the farm or ranch is available to assist potential business owners. Agritainment Resource handbook is available on line. Contact: Kathleen Tweeten - 701-328-9718
At Your Service
A one day hospitality training for tourism related business owners and employees. Contract: Kathleen Tweeten- 701-328-9718
Home-Based Business Assistance
Publications are available online for potential home-based business owners. Contact: Kathleen Tweeten- 701-3128-9718
Starting Your Own Food Business in North Dakota
Resource handbook is available in every NDSU County Extension office for potential small food manufactures. Contact: Julie Garden Robinson - 701-231-7187
Nutrition Labeling
Fee-based service which provides a camera-ready nutrition facts label. Contact: Julie Garden-Robinson- 701-231-7187
Hortiscope
Hortiscope is a weekly news column that answers questions Ron receives from North Dakotans. The pages are organized by the Specific topic questions.
Contact: Ron Smith- 701-231-8161

Resource Links:
Agritainment - Resource directory for starting a farm & ranch business
Manufacturing Engineers- Technical assistance
ND Division of Economic Development & Finance - Resource information on business ventures
ND Division of Tourism - Information on travel and adventures in North Dakota
ND Rural Development Program - Resources in economic development growth
Youth Entrepreneurship - Experienced based assistance in starting a business
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability - Youth development & Leadership Topics

Publications:
Alternative Agriculture
USDA Farmers Direct Marketing

Business Retention and Expansion

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WHAT IS BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION?

Business Retention and Expansion is an economic development strategy that focuses on the retention and expansion of existing businesses.

For more information visit the website: www.brei.org