regional economic development resources for rural communities
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Regional Economic Development Resources
for
Rural Communities
We are a proud component of UTSA’s Office
of Community Services and a principal driver of UTSA’s community engagement
mission.
www.utsa.edu/vpcs
9 centers and programs Creating jobs, growing businesses, and fostering
economic and community development Providing business consultation, technical
training, research, and strategic planning Serving more than 37,000 small-to-medium
businesses and organizations annually
79 counties 10 regional centers Specialized centers in
international trade, government contracts, sustainable business, rural business, human resources and veterans assistance programs
Supports economic, business, and community
development in rural communities by providing applied
economic research, community, strategic, and business
planning, and capacity building for stakeholders
engaged in economic or community development
activities.
The program assists rural communities identify local
and regional assets as well as capture opportunities to
expand and diversify local economies leading to the
creation of jobs and increased sustainability.
About the Rural Business Program
Business Development
Community Development
Education & Workforce
Development Sustainable Economic
Development
&
Creation of Jobs
3 Pillars of Economic Development
RBP Intervention Model Tier 1 Economically
Viable
Tier 2 Moderately Distressed
Tier 3 Severely
Distressed
1. Community or Region Economic Base Assessment
2. Conduct Research 3. Capacity Building 4. Planning and Goals 5. Implementation Plan
• Community Information • Gap Analysis • Location Quotient • Target Industry Analysis • SWOT Analysis
• Effectiveness of Resources • Stakeholder Input • Identify Goals and Vision of Community • Provide Training
• Analysis of Research • Strategic Planning • Vision Planning • Action Plan
Roadmap for implementing Action plans or Objectives
Shell and UTSA Municipal Capacity Building Program
The RBP in conjunction with Shell Oil Company and UTSA College of Public Policy has
completed the first Municipal Capacity Building Program in Carrizo Springs, Texas.
The MCBP is a 5 month series of workshops designed to provide rural community
leaders with the knowledge and expertise to create their own strategic plans for
medium-to long-term growth and sustainability.
Participants are in the process of submitting Action Plans for project implementation.
MCBP topics included: Municipal Structure, Understanding Social Capacity, Land Use
and Planning, Building and Leveraging Resources, and Trends and Leadership.
“[RBP] did a great job in putting all this together. We commend all those involved.”
- Mike Ureigas, Dimmit County Commissioner
The Texas Rural Challenge is a statewide conference that highlights topics and best practices in business and economic development, community development, and rural statewide issues. The 2013 Texas Rural Challenge—Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Energy, a Catalyst for Rural Prosperity—was a great success! • 260+ attendees • Exceptional Keynotes from Andres Alcantar, Candace Klein,
Vaughn Grisham, and Javier Moreno • 26 Texas Strong exhibitors • Effective breakout sessions covering municipal training, best
practices for growth, innovation and funding, healthcare, housing, and rural success stories
Planning for the 2014 TRC is underway!
2013 TEXAS Rural Challenge
