Community & Economic Development
Oklahoma Communities
Successful. Empowered. Engaged.
The Community and Economic Development program seeks to empower Oklahoma’s communities
to achieve their local visions through education and technical assistance. With a
focus on sustainable economic development, this Extension program facilitates strategic
planning for economic development and provides various types of data and analysis
to support local economic development efforts.
The links listed under this category provides more specific information and recent
reports for each of the services available. In addition, the Community and Economic
Development staff is available to assist with customized data requests.
2023 Community Economic Development Impacts
3,900 Devices
lent out across 30 rural Oklahoma libraries thanks to the Hotspot Lending Program for patrons without regular home internet connection for better access to online information, online learning for school-aged children and remote working for adults
Top 10 Nationally
OSU Extension ranks in the top 10 nationally for participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal initiative that provides discounted internet service to low-income households
91 Training Opportunities
County Government Training Programs were offered to 3,709 local government participants.
These efforts helped government officers and their staff learn how to perform mandated
duties more effectively, efficiently, and with greater knowledge and awareness.
Resources
Economic Data & Analysis
Economic Data for Your County OK SBDC Research & Analysis Data Literacy Training
