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2009

  • Volume 7, Issue 1 - May 2009 (PDF)
    • Economic Downturn - The Really "New Economy"
    • Amenity-Based Economic Development Study Completed
    • Columbia County Forward Identifies Top Issues Through Town Halls
    • Coming Events
    • Arkansas C.D. Society Recognizes Award Winners, Elects Officers
    • Connected Communities Chosen for Innovative C.D. Award
    • Celebrating Community: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times - C.D. Society International Conference Set for July 26-29 in Memphis
    • Scholarships Now Available for C. D. Society Conference, CDI
    • 22nd Annual Community Development Institute Set for August 3-7
    • Funding Available to Strengthen Non-Profits, Faith Based Groups
    • Economic Stimulus Funding Information Available Online
    • Website of the Month - Shock and Awe: This Church Lady Can Sing

2008

  • Volume 6, Issue 4 - October 2008 (PDF)
    • 21st Century Communities Conference Registration Still Open
    • Globalization, Technology, Energy, and Small Towns
    • Wal-Mart is Turning Green
    • Supply Chains go on an Energy Diet
    • High Quality of Place Attracts People
    • Broadband is Picking Up Speed - FTTH
    • High Gas Prices, Telecommunications, and Telework
    • High Tech Agriculture - Precision Agriculture
       
  • Volume 6, Issue 3 - September 2008 (PDF)
    • Gladlands Moving Toward Sustainability
    • New Grant Program Launched by Arkansas Community Development Society
    • Broadband in Rural Areas? The Campaigns Talk
    • Understanding the Power of Technology

       

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2008

  • Volume 6, Issue 2 - July 2008 (PDF)
    • 5th Annual Breakthrough Solutions Conference Links Local Economies to Global Opportunities
    • Breakthrough Solutions Chosen for Award of Excellence
    • NCARED Board Accepts Regional Blueprint, Sets Priorities
    • Petit Jean Mountain Community Association Celebrates its 10th Anniversary    
    • Future of the Internet Economy
       
  • Volume 6, Issue 1 - January 2008 (PDF)
    • Will We Be Great Forever?
    • The Eight Horsemen of the 21st Century
    • High-Speed Internet Service Throughout Arkansas
    • ASBDC Launches New Business Portal for NCARED Region
    • Harnessing Broadband to Create Jobs in Small Town America
    • U.S. Still Lags in Broadband Adoption, but Subscriptions up 21%
    • Grants Available for Community Development

 

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