The National e-Commerce Extension Initiative

Got Security Concerns?

Whether you are a one-person business or have multiple employees, the newest learning module to the National e-Commerce Extension Initiative's Learning Center has something for you. The video series, The Security Squad: Keeping your Equipment and Information Safe is a learning module that was developed to address the main areas of equipment and data security. The goal of the security plan is not to completely eliminate all risks at whatever cost, but to develop a system that helps to minimize the risks and potential losses to the company and its employees.

Developed by the University of Nebraska team of Marilyn Schlake, Connie Hancock, Diane Becker, Mike Hendricks and with video production by Mike Kamm the new learning module brings together an informative and entertaining video series with practical worksheets, that create a workable in-house security plan. To learn more or to access to the complete learning module go to: http://srdc.msstate.edu/ecommerce/learningcenter

This curriculum was developed by

Marilyn Schlake, Connie Hancock, Diane Becker, Mark Hendricks with video production by Mike Kamm. Learn more about them and other related curriculum.

Register now for NACDEP pre-conference workshop "E-commerce and More: Community Development through Digital Engagement"

If you are attending the upcoming National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals conference, consider joining us for the National e-Commerce Extension Initiative pre-conference workshop focusing on using digital technology to engage your local community and businesses.

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The National e-Commerce Extension Initiative Awards More Mini-Grants

On August 8, 2011 the Initiative's advisory board selected two mini-grant applicants and one educational resource applicant to receive funding for their e-commerce activities.

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Getting Connected

Mississippi is getting on the broadband wagon. While currently Mississippi residents have the lowest broadband (high speed) Internet usage rate in the country—about 60 percent—the Mississippi Broadband Connection Coalition (MBBC) aims to help more Mississippians get high-speed Internet connections.

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Building Quality e-Commerce Educational Resources to Support Extension Programming

The Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC), in partnership with NIFA/USDA and the Regional Rural Development Centers, is pleased to announce a new round of funding for its e-commerce competitive grants program.

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The Initiative's Role in Rural Broadband Adoption Featured in Choices

Choices: The Magazine of Food, Farm and Resource Issues releases a themed issue, with Guest Editor James Barnes, focusing on broadband expansion into rural areas. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the United States will spend almost $12 billion dollars to develop infrastructure and provide education to encourage rural adoption of high-speed Internet or broadband.

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e-Commerce Trainings

News Archive

Information

The National e-Commerce Extension Initiative has concluded the 2009 fall Webinar Series. These Webinars were designed for Extension educators, economic development professionals and other interested parties who have a desire to work with local leaders, citizens, and organizations to build a strong, vibrant plan for introducing and effectively using broadband in their communities. The Fall 2009 Webinar Series spotlighted newly developed online learning curricula. Participation in the Webinar Series was highly recommended for those Extension Educators interested in applying for the Implementation Mini–Grants Program.


Recent Webinar Series (2009)

A Beginner’s Guide to e-Commerce:
Easy Tools for Profit
October 29, 2009 (Archived Webinar)

Web site Basics: A Primer for Hispanic
Small Businesses
November 19, 2009 (Archived Webinar)

Marketing Food Specialty Products Online
December 3, 2009 (Archived Webinar)

Electronic Retailing: Selling on the Internet
December 10, 2009 (Archived Webinar)


For more information and archives on the Webinar Series, please visit our Webinar page.