Publication | Walkability and Connectivity Assessing and Planning for Healthier Community Environments

By Dr. Jayoung Koo, CEDIK Extension Specialist and Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture
Published on Jun. 1, 2023

 

Service | Industry Leakage Analysis

Published on Jun. 1, 2023

An industry leakage occurs when capital or income leaves a local economy through taxes, savings and imports. In other words, dollar-amounts are spent on outside goods and services that could potentially be produced locally.

Publication | State Incentives for New and Expanding Businesses

By Beka Burton, CEDIK Economic Development Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 15, 2023

There are multiple incentives offered through the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We list the most popular incentives, and also link to a complete list at the end of the document with all available options and state links, so you can determine what would be the best fit for your community or business.

Publication | Economic Development Terms and Acronyms

By Beka Burton, CEDIK Economic Development Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 15, 2023

Every industry has their own jargon. The economic development world is no exception. It is important to know and understand the most commonly used terms as they will equip you with the knowledge you need to help your community grow and thrive. For easy reference we have compiled a condensed list of terms that you will hear the most often.

Publication | How to Run for Elected Office in Kentucky

By Beka Burton, CEDIK Economic Development Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 15, 2023

Elected officials are an active community partner in economic development. We provide a two page guide that has a step-by-step process for registration, as well as the website URLs and contact information you will need.

Publication | How to Respond to a Request for Information

By Beka Burton, CEDIK Economic Development Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 15, 2023

A community can receive a Request for Information (RFI) from either a business directly or from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. It will typically include the following: a project description, the project investment, and an approximate number of new jobs that will be created.

Article | Arts in Health Disaster Recovery

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate
Published on Nov. 10, 2022

During trying times, when local health services may be strained or overwhelmed due to emergent physical needs in communities, art can be an integral part of disaster recovery efforts. Art can be a pathway for recognizing common stress responses to trauma and can provide some beneficial ways to cope with it.

Article | Damage Assessment, Claims and Relief Aid

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate and Melissa Bond, Community Arts Extension Program Leader
Published on Sep. 1, 2022

As communities recover from natural disasters, arts and cultural organizations face a unique set of challenges.

Project | Winchester Design Studio

By Community Design
Published on Sep. 1, 2022

In 2019 CEDIK and the College of Design at the University of Kentucky launched the Winchester Design Studio.

Article | Arts Preparedness

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate
Published on Aug. 17, 2022

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING Disaster never strikes at a convenient time. In fact, if you could plan the timing for a disaster, chances are you might still not be ready when it arrives. A good plan will help your organization develop categorized strategies for managing unforeseen circumstances.