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Community Development Toolkit

Use of these resources can empower Louisiana communities to prepare for investment, growth, sustainability, leadership and improved quality of life.

Community Foundation Processes

Basic understanding of the community development processes forms a strong foundation for creating and building a community. Training, visioning,  strategic planning, and leadership development must be conducted on a continuing basis as new talent engages in the community development process.

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Introduction to Community Development

Community Assessment

Strategic Planning for Local Development

Building Leadership in the Community

Introduction to Community Development

Community Assessment

Strategic Planning for Local Development

Building Leadership in the Community

Development Focused Areas and Activities

Communities need to develop their place and sell it to others to create wealth and improved economic opportunities. Creating a climate for businesses and citizens to thrive comes from taking good care of existing business; showing enterprising citizens how to start-up new businesses; and having the know-how to market and communicate with all target audiences.

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Business Retention and Expansion

Creating a Community that Supports Innovation

Developing Local Incentive Programs

Funding Community Development

Business Retention and Expansion

Creating a Community that Supports Innovation

Developing Local Incentive Programs

Funding Community Development

Community Differentiation Tools

All communities say they are “great places to live, work, and play.” How can your community stand out from the crowd? Differentiation exists when a community really IS different and investors know this because of the community’s implementation. Emergency preparedness, lean service organizations such as local government, and know-how on funding and incentives can set your community apart and are just a few of the factors that will differentiate your community from others in the global economy.

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Marketing Your Community

Community Emergency Preparedness

Lean Communities

Marketing Your Community

Community Emergency Preparedness

Lean Communities