The National e-Commerce Extension Initiative is excited to kick off the 2009 fall Webinar Series! These Webinars are 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 will spotlight newly developed online learning curricula. Participation in the Webinar Series is highly recommended for those Extension Educators interested in applying for the Implementation Mini–Grants Program.
Upcoming Webinars:
A Beginner’s Guide to e-Commerce:
Easy Tools for Profit
October 29, 2009 2-3 p.m. Central
Dr. Kimball Marshall
Web site Basics:
A Primer for Hispanic Small Businesses
November 19, 2009 2-3 p.m. Central
Dr. Brian Whitacre
Marketing Food Specialty Products Online
December 3, 2009 2-3 p.m. Central
Ms. Rachael Carter
Electronic Retailing: Selling on the Internet
December 10, 2009 2-3 p.m. Central
Dr. Julie Sexton
For more information visit http://srdc.msstate.edu/ecommerce/webinar.html.
December 10, 2009
“Nothing ever changes around here.” That is a common refrain in rural America. However, a quick look at some of the dynamics often reveals significant changes in even seemingly stagnant communities. Often, the changes are substantial, but subtle and go unnoticed. Other times, we have just been too busy to notice. In too many cases, real opportunities go untapped. This session identifies and analyzes many of these often unnoticed trends and the opportunities they create for communities, organizations and businesses. Data sources and successful methods for using the data to indentify and analyze opportunities for local businesses and organizations will be discussed. Our presenter for this session: Professor Bill Pinkovitz, Community and Business Development Specialist, Center for Community and Economic Development, University of Wisconsin-Extension
No pre-registration is required and there is no fee to participate. About 10 minutes prior to the start time simply go the Adobe Connect Pro meeting room at http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/ecop/. You will be presented with a login screen that has an "Enter as Guest" option. Enter your first name, last name and state, then click "Enter Room" to join the conference. To hear the audio of the workshop and participate in the Q&A portion of the workshop we will be using a built-in teleconferencing capability of Adobe’s Connect Pro conferencing software. Once you log into the meeting you will be presented with the option to enter your call-back number, your phone will automatically be called. After entering your number you will be automatically called and joined into the audio portion of the Web conference on your phone.
Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. South: Immigration, Integration, and Identity
February 19-20, 2010
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Latino Studies, in cooperation with the University of Alabama, invites proposals for a special issue on Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. South, with a general focus on inter-ethnic/inter-racial relations. The purpose of this special issue is to explore and highlight the growing social, political and cultural significance of Latinos in the region referred to as the Nuevo New South. Successful proposal writers will be invited to submit article-length papers and participate in a conference and workshop to be held at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, on February 19-20, 2010. The aim of the proposed conference and special issue of the Journal is to examine historical and contemporary issues related to the experiences of the growing population of Latino/as in the Nuevo New South, and to explore the changing nature of racial and ethnic relations in the region, from a broad variety of theoretical and disciplinary perspectives. Please send proposals no longer than 5 pages by email attachment to Suzanne Oboler, Editor, Latino Studies, at latstu@jjay.cuny.edu. The deadline for submission is November 15, 2009.
Community Development Society / International Association for Community Development
Joint Annual International Conference
July 24-28, 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana
The CDS has a long tradition of dynamic and enlightening conferences. This year’s theme is “The Role of Community in Economic & Disaster Recovery”. The group is excited to travel to New Orleans, an area so full of life and excitement, for its annual conference. The conference schedule will include the same great highlights like plenary speakers, mobile learning workshops, and numerous presentations. In addition, the local host committee has been busy planning a great local events for your enjoyment.
