What does the Community Development program offer in Kenosha County? 

The Community Development Educator programs in a number of priority areas. Backed by University of Wisconsin research, Community Development Educators work with local government, civic organizations, businesses and community leaders to enhance local decision-making and help communities respond to new challenges and opportunities. These priorities change as local needs change.

What can the Kenosha County Community Development Educator do for you?

Organizational Development

• Board and Organizational Assessments
• Strategic Planning
• Board Development
• Staff Development
• Scenario Planning
• Program Development and Evaluation
• Logic Model Training
• Learning Communities
• Leading Change
• Facilitated Dialogue

Leadership Development

• Leadership Kenosha
• Colors Matrixx® Temperament Indicator

Local Governance

• Local Government and Finance Education
• Facilitated Public Participation Processes
• Data Gathering and Research for Public Officials
• Public Issue Education and Facilitation

Growth Management and Natural Resource Education

• Facilitated Hopes and Concerns Discussions
• Land & Water Links: Local Strategies for Environmental Education
• Flood Resources

Neighborhood Development

• Kenosha County UW-Extension is providing programs and resources to help develop better neighborhoods throughout Kenosha County. More information...

Community Development Related Links of Interest

• Nonprofit Management Educational Resources
• UWEX Center for Community Economic Development
• WRLP - Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program
• UWEX Center for Community Economic Development - Business & Economic Development

Local Government Resources

• 2007-2008 Schedule for the Local Government Center WisLine Series for Local Government Officials
• Kenosha County Government
• UW-Extension Local Government Center Publications

Population/Demographic Resources

• US Census Bureau - Kenosha County
• 2000 US Census - American Fact Finder
• Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS) - County Database
• A Regional Economic, Social, Environmental, and Political Snapshot (COWS)

Business Resources

• Small Business Development Center, UW-Parkside
• UWEX Center for Community Economic Development - Business & Economic Development

Natural Resource Resources

• Wisconsin Basin Natural Resources Education Sites
• Environmental Resources Center
• UW-Extension SHWEC - Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center
• Central Wisconsin Groundwater Center
• Center for Watershed Science and Education
• Water Resources Programs
• Protecting and Improving Water Resources

Land Use Resources

• UW-Extension Cooperative Extension Publications
• Center for Land Use Education

Legislative Information

• Federal Legislators
• State Legislators
• State of Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Towns Association

My Vision: Kenosha County is a vibrant and thriving place to live, work and recreate for all of its citizens.

My Mission: As a Community Development Educator for Kenosha County
UW-Extension, I inform decision-makers and engage citizens to assist in creating a positive future for Kenosha County.

If you have any questions regarding Community Development Development in Kenosha County, please contact:
Annie Jones
Community Development Educator
Kenosha County Extension Office
19600 75th Street
Box 550
Bristol WI 53104-0550
Phone: 262-857-1945
FAX: 262-857-1998
Email: annie.jones@ces.uwex.edu