The overall goal for the Tuskegee University RBEDP in 2007/2008 is to continue strengthening entrepreneurial and business development activities primarily in Alabama Black Belt Counties. The Tuskegee University RBEDP has the better framework in place for a Black Belt entrepreneurial Outreach program. There is a dire need to continue programs that will develop future entrepreneurs and businesses in the Alabama Black Belt, strengthen the technology outreach, increase resources to community-based organizations, and increase access to USDA, SBA and other federal agency programs and resources. Below are some of the continuing initiatives being undertaken by Tuskegee University RBEDP.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION To provide business and economic development education and technical assistance for start-up micro-enterprises and small businesses in target communities. This is achieved by:
a. Updating business and economic development education modules and other related materials........... More
PERSONAL FINANCE EDUCATION AND CREDIT REPAIR To Provide personal finance education and credit repair management technical assistance in target communities. This is achieved by:
a. Conducting personal finance education workshops and seminars and providing one-on-one technical assistance.................... More
COMMUNITY AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Assist in the development and access to loan financing and other resources for select start-up and value-adding entrepreneurs. This is achieved by:
a. Assessing and assisting in the development and use of IDAs, revolving loans and other micro-financing funds for select communities......... More
COOPERATIVE SERVICES Assist in promoting USDA rural business/cooperative service programs, including development of cooperatives for small farm enterprises. This is achieved by
a. Revisiting the plan of work with USDA-RD State Office..... More
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