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Community & Economic Development
We offer many Community & Economic Development(CED) programs and informational sessions in Cook County. See descriptions below, in the Local Programs section, along with category links to CED resources.

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Local Programs
Chicago Southeast Communities Initiatives

Chicago Southeast Communities Initiatives
The Southeast Communities Initiatives provide educational resources and facilitative process to help individuals, businesses, elected officials and community organizations enhance their leadership skills and community capacity building.

Engaging Families for the 21st Century

Engaging Families for the 21st Century
Do you provide direct services to families and youth? Are you interested in learning the latest information to address the needs today's urban families? Sign up today for Engaging Families for the 21st Century: A Professional Development Series for Community Based Organizations.

Survivors of Domestic Violence: Empowering for a New Beginning

Survivors of Domestic Violence: Empowering for a New Beginning
U of I Extension provides this professional development conference for people who work with survivors of domestic violence. The 2009 Conference takes place October 27 - 28, 2009.

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Program Registrations

Inventors - "Writing Your Business Plan" 2nd Series
Register by February 19, 2010

News & Updates
Extension Career Express
A career education and workforce preparedness newsletter from Cook County Extension.
Upcoming Events

Setting Personal Goals
Chicago, Illinois (Cook County)
February 9, 2010

A BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE FAMILY ENTERPRISE
CHICAGO, Illinois (Cook County)
February 10, 2010

Promoted to Supervisor
Chicago, Illinois (Cook County)
February 11, 2010

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Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Rhonda Hardy
Unit Educator, Community and Economic Development
Cook County Unit
8751 South Greenwood
Suites 112-122
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: 773-768-7779
FAX: 773-768-4818
rihardy@illinois.edu

Shelley Hoyt Anderson
Extension Unit Educator, Economic Development
Cook County Unit
200 S. Wacker Drive
1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-575-7930
FAX: 312-575-7845
shoytan@illinois.edu

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