LA CROSSE COUNTY
The Extension Institute of Community Development provides educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizations realize their fullest potential. We work with communities to build the vitality that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives of their residents. We educate in leadership development, organizational development, food systems, community economic development, local government education and much more. In short, the Community Development Institute plants and cultivates the seeds for thriving communities and organizations.
Community Development Programs
 Center for Cooperatives Seeking to increase understanding and encourage critical thinking about cooperatives by fostering scholarship and mutual learning among academics, the cooperative community, policy makers and the public |  Community Food SystemsWorking with community organizations, tribal partners and local governments to promote community food systems development |  Community Economic Development Collaborating with and providing resources for community leaders to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for Wisconsin residents |
 Local Government Education Coordinating and providing training and educational workshops for newly elected local government officials and those who continue to serve their communities |  Organizational Leadership Development Helping people who want to provide leadership to bring about change in their organizations and communities | |
Community Development Program Local Projects | Helpful External Resources
Community Development News and Announcements
If you would like to learn more about Community Economic Development programming, contact us:
- Community Economic Development Program Manager: Brandon Hofstedt
- EDA University Center: Kristin Runge
- Downtown and Business District: Bill Ryan
- Broadband: Gayil Huyck
- Community Vitality and Placemaking: Todd Johnson
- Energy On Wisconsin: Sherrie Gruder
