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UNDP 2011 Human Development Report
UNDP | READ STORY
The United Nation's Development Program's 2011 Human Development Report argues that the urgent global challenges of sustainability and equity must be addressed together - and identifies policies on the national and global level that could spur mutually reinforcing progress towards these interlinked goals.
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Economic Impact of Social Security
The Daily Yonder | READ STORY
The economic impact of Social Security is huge: $1.2 trillion in economic output and 8.4 million jobs. Social Security plays an even larger role in the economy of rural America.
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The Online Customer
The Daily Infographic | READ STORY
Whether you are an online shopper or the customer service guru at an online store, this infographic contains facts and statistics about how online shopping has grown over the years and what customers want from an online shopping experience.
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Rural Family Incomes Drop 2007-'10
The Daily Yonder | READ STORY
With the recession, rural incomes have declined in seven out of ten counties. And incomes remain highest in metropolitan areas.
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Combat Veterans and Emotional Trauma
PEW Research Center | READ STORY
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows the challenges veterans face upon returning to civilian life are often linked to experiences they had in combat.
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Land trusts thrive despite, and because of, the Great Recession
High Country News | READ STORY
The Great Recession, it turns out, may have been good for one thing in the West: private land conservation
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Happy New Year and many thanks to MACDEP members for their 2012 membership renewals; if you haven't had a chance to renew, please contact our Treasurer by Jan. 31.
The 2012 Rural Community Conference (RCC) registration page and agenda will be available soon; please go to the RCC page for more information.
-Paul Lachapelle
MACDEP President
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Environment and Security Conference
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January 18-20, 2012 Washington, DC
Sponsor: National Council for Science and the Environment
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5 Strategies for Active Economic Development Webinars
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January 25, 2012 - Capturing Outside Dollars
February 22, 2012 - Developing New Business
Sponsor: Heartland Center for Leadership Development
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Leadership Summit 2012
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January 29-31, 2012
San Antonio, TX
Sponsor: International Economic Development Council
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NACDEP 2012 Conference
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May 20-23, 2012
Park City, UT
Sponsor: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals
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ALIA Summer Institute
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June 18-23, 2012
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sponsor: ALIA Institute
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Reclaiming Vacant Properties: Remaking America for the 21st Century
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June 20-22, 2012
New Orleans, LA
Sponsor: Center for Community Progress
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Under Western Skies 2: Environment, Community, and Culture in North America
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October 10-13, 2012
Calgary, AB, CA
Sponsor: Mount Royal University
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CDS Grant and Scholarship Opportunities in 2012
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Deadline: January 15, 2012
Funder: Community Development Society
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program
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Deadline: February 15, 2012
Funder: US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Our Town Grants
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Deadline: March 1, 2012
Funder: National Endowment for the Arts
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Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals Program
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Deadline: March 3, 2012
Funder: Administration for Children & Families, DHHS
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New Nuclear Reactor Design Approved and Fast-tracked
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New York Times; December 22
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House Agrees to Payroll Tax Cut Extension
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New York Times; December 22
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EPA Issues New Regulations on Mercury Emissions
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Controversial Wyoming-Colorado Water Pipeline
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Billings Gazette; December 13
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Supreme Court Reinstates Corporate Spending Ban
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Billings Gazette; December 30
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35.5 Million Tons of Public Coal Re-Offered for Lease
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Bison Hunting Conflict Delays Fish Egg Shipments
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Postal Service Closures Postponed Until May
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