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Dr. John C. Allen, Utah State UniversityMarilyn Schlake, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dr. John C. Allen, Utah State UniversityMarilyn Schlake, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Entrepreneurship - Tools & Techniques
Growing Opportunities & Rural Development
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Presentation OverviewPresentation Overview
1. Research Questions What role does the community play in
fostering entrepreneurial behavior?
Does community structure influence the number of new jobs and businesses?
2. Research Findings
3. Communities & Businesses Working Together
4. Entrepreneurial Tools Entrepreneurial Sustainable Agriculture
CD
Tilling the Soil of Opportunity & More
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Self-Development ProjectsSelf-Development Projects
Involvement in the effort by local organizations
Substantial investment of local resources
Local control of the resulting enterprises
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Five Recognized Development Strategies
Five Recognized Development Strategies
1. Entrepreneurship
2. Business Retention and Expansion
3. Industrial Recruitment
4. Workforce Development
5. Tourism
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
THEORETICAL FOUNDATION- Community DevelopmentTHEORETICAL FOUNDATION- Community Development
Entrepreneurship – an economic development strategy embraced within broader concept of community development
Community development – “….group of people in a locality initiating a social process (i.e., planned intervention) to change their economic, cultural, and/or environmental situation.”
Development in the community vs. development of the community
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
NebraskaEDGE: A case study NebraskaEDGE: A case study
Nebraska rural entrepreneurial training program
Hosted by local communities, organizations and associations
Develops community capacity and supports launching of new businesses and supports expanding existing businesses.
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Desired OutcomeDesired Outcome
Building community capacity through facilitating new structural arrangements
Increased entrepreneurial activity within the community and region
The definition of entrepreneurial activity is expanded to include :
• Civic entrepreneurship• Social entrepreneurshipBoth enhance a community’s capacity to
respond to change.
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
First Research QuestionFirst Research Question
What role does community play?
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Relevance to government and communities
Relevance to government and communities
• Entrepreneurial activity can be viewed as individual and community activity
• How and if a community organizes itself impacts number of jobs and businesses started and expanded
• Development of community impacts entrepreneurism
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
ReferencesReferences
• Korsching, Peter F. and John C. Allen. “Locality Based Entrepreneurship: A strategy for community economic vitality.” Community Development Journal Vol 39 No. 4, 2004 pp. 385-400.
• Korsching, Peter F. & John C. Allen. “Local Entrepreneurship: A Development Model Based on Community Interaction Field Theory.” Journal of the Community Development Society. Vol. 35, No. 1, 2004. pp. 25-43.
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
NebraskaEDGE NebraskaEDGE EDGE is a community-based entrepreneurial training
program designed to encourage the expansion of small businesses and enhance the economic climate of Nebraska communities.
Trained nearly 2,400 people interested in or operating a small business. Economic impacts and partners in 39 different regional centers affecting 280 different communities since 1993.
Selected as a Best Practice for Rural Economic Development by the National Governors Association, 2003 & 2004.
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Community BenefitsCommunity Benefits
• Build resources to successfully organize and conduct a training course.
• Increase business networking and cooperation.
• Create a supportive business environment.
• Experience an expanded economic.
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Participant BenefitsParticipant Benefits
• A completed business plan
• Practical business management skills, and decision-making tools.
• Potential start, expansion or divestiture of their business.
• Local business networks & enhanced relationships.
• Enhanced local economies.
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Successful CommunitiesSuccessful Communities
North Platte Coalition
Southeast Nebraska Coalition
Valley County Coalition
Tri-EDGE Region
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Tools for Business Development
Tools for Business Development
Entrepreneurial Sustainable Ag DVD
Tilling the Soil of Opportunity
Building a Sustainable Business
Website Sites
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Entrepreneurial Sustainable Ag - Free DVDEntrepreneurial Sustainable Ag - Free DVDAlternatives for Processing, Packaging, Labeling and Marketing in Retail/Internet Environments
Training Tool for Educators and Farmers/Ranchers Working Together
Audio/Video Presentations
PPT Slides
Resource Directories – Western States
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
PresentationsPresentationsThe Producer Perspective – Linda Gillmore
Marketing into Local Food Systems and Sustainable Marketing – Jim Dyer
A New Venture Creation Process – Aaron Johnson
eCommerce Overview and Technology – Eric Hawley
A Primer on Processing Foods to Add Value – Barbara Rasco
Farm Bill and Funding Opportunities for New Agriculture Marketing and Enterprises – Kim Leval
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Allows for realistic evaluation of ideas
Helps producers prepare for change
Shows opportunities and pitfalls
Brings family members and/or partners together to discuss the future
Increase income potential
Your Business, Why Plan?
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
The owners assumes the lead in the process
The planning process involves everyone in the family and/or business
The plan reflects realityThere is a contingency plan for the worst
case scenarioThe goals and objectives are achievable
and clearThe plan is flexibleThe plan is reviewed often and revised
whenever “reality” dictates
Successful Planning
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Tilling the Soil of Opportunity
Tilling the Soil of Opportunity
A producer-driven training program offered on the community level.
A business management class organized around each participant’s business.
An opportunity for producers to develop a well- reasoned and supported agricultural business plan that’s ready to take to the bank.
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Course TopicsCourse Topics
1. Take Stock of Your Business2. Basic Equipment Required: Planning
& Research3. The Legal Terrain4. Manage from the Ground Up5. Plant it, Grow It, Market It6. Reap the Benefits – Marketing
Strategies7. Get Your Budgets in Line8. Analyze These: Cash Flow and
Financial Statements9. Cultivate Your Money Resources10.Harvest Your Future
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Building a Sustainable Business
Building a Sustainable Business
Developed by Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture & Sustainable Ag Network
Self-paced materials
Minar Business Plan example
Available on-line free http://www.misa.umn.edu/vd/bizplan.html
A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses.
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Building a Sustainable Business
Building a Sustainable Business
Task 1 – Identify Values
Task 2 – Farm History and Current Situation
Task 3 – Vision, Mission and Goals –
Task 4 – Strategic Planning and Evaluation
Task 5 – Present, Implement and Monitor Your Business Plan
A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses.
2008 National SARE Conference t Kansas City, MO t March 25-27, 2008
Online ResourcesOnline Resources
Start writing your business plan with INVenture ... a business planning tool to successfully launch a
new venture (formerly known as the AICC Business Planner).https://www.agecon.purdue.edu/planner/
An easy-to-use guide to help you focus your business ideas and make your consultation more valuable http://agviability.cornell.edu/pdf/Pre-businessPlanWorkbook.pdf
Fact sheets, analysis tools, videos and other educational materials to help you create and operate a successful value-added agricultural business. http://www.agmrc.org/agmrc/business/
ContactsContacts
John C. Allen, Ph.D.Professor of Sociology Department of Sociology,
Social Work & Anthropology
0730 Old Main HillUtah State UniversityLogan, Utah 84322-0730
Phone: 435-797-0310Email:
Marilyn SchlakeAssociate DirectorNebraskaEDGE
ProgramCenter for Applied
Rural Innovation103 Miller HallUniversity of NebraskaLincoln, NE 68583-
0711
Phone: 402.472.41318
Email: [email protected]