Community Development

What does the community development program offer in Winnebago County?

The Communitiy Development Educator designs and delivers educational programs and technical assistance  in a number of priority areas in Winnebago County.  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. They work to:

• Establish ongoing programs that educate the public and elected officials about current issues
• Strengthen local government
• Develop local leadership capacity
• Protect natural resources for future generations

Winnebago County Community Development News

• Board of Review Training scheduled
• New Initiatives with Big Box Stores
• Small Business Counseling Hours now available

Staff

If you have any questions regarding Community Development in Winnebago County, please contact:

	Catherine Neiswender Winnebago County – UW Extension Suite 600 625 E. County Road Y Oshkosh, WI 54901-8131 Phone:  920-232-1972 or  920-727-8643 Fax: 920-232-1967 Email: cneiswender@co.winnebago.wi.us	Sustainable Communities Facilitation, Process and Public Involvement Community Development Local Government and Public Policy Education Strategic Planning Organizational Development Natural Resources and the Environment
	Chad Cook Wolf & Upper Fox Basins Winnebago Co. Extension 625 E. County Y, Suite 600 Oshkosh, WI 54901-9775 Phone:      920/232-1990 Fax: 920/232-1967 Email: chad.cook@ces.uwex.edu