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![Image of Sheree Wilson and text ‘Congratulations. 35 years of service. Sheree Wilson. Auburn University Outreach Government & Economic Development Institute’](images/news/shereewilson-930x370.png)
![Image of Julia Heflin and text ‘Julia Heflin, Outreach Program Manager, 24 years of service. Happy retirement!’](images/news/Julia Heflin Retirement 930_370.png)
GEDI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF LONG TIME STAFF MEMBER JULIA HEFLIN September 18, 2023
Jennifer Ryan
![Image of Davis Cooper and text 'Congratulations Davis Cooper on your retirement. Thank you for your service.'](images/news/cooper.jpg)
![Images of Jeremy Arthur and the Institute of Organization Management logo with text 'Higher Education Outreach Engagement: Your Chamber/Association's Partner for Success'](images/news/chamber.png)
Jeremy Arthur: "Higher Education Outreach and Engagement: Your Chamber/Association’s Partner for Success" May 27, 2022
Jeremy Arthur
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EDA GRANT ENABLES AUBURN TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES, START-UPS, AND ENTREPRENEURS April 19, 2021
Jennifer Ryan
![Man and woman in office setting looking at a laptop screen together.](images/news/eda-minoritybusinesses.jpg)
Auburn University’s EDA University Center Assists Minority Businesses Through Training and Mentorship April 16, 2021
Jennifer Ryan
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GEDI leverage's EDA grant to assist entrepreneurs and give students real-world experience March 18, 2021
Jennifer Ryan
![GEDI Online and Hybrid Training - computer screen with windows in background](images/homepage/gedi-hybrid-courses.jpg)
Outreach's GEDI continues training amid COVID-19 with online and hybrid programs March 18, 2021
Jennifer Ryan
![Leslie Hamby and Maria Tamblyn - Congrats on your Retirement - thank you for your service](images/homepage/AU-GEDI-Congratulations-Leslie-and-Maria.jpg)
GEDI announces retirements of long time employees Leslie Hamby and Maria Tamblyn January 29, 2021
Jennifer Ryan
![Jeremy Arthur](images/homepage/arthur-director.jpg)
Arthur appointed director of Auburn University Outreach’s Government and Economic Development Institute January 11, 2021
Karen Rankin
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Auburn University Outreach’s Government and Economic Development Institute provides expert consultation and resources to restore communities amid COVID-19 May 12, 2020
Dr. Lakami Baker
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The U.S. Department of Labor Provides Guidance Amid COVID-19 April 27, 2020
Katrina Washington
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![Mother and daughter sit together one playing with toys and one working on a laptop](images/news/040220-telework.jpg)
COVID-19 GIVES RISE TO CHALLENGES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS April 2, 2020
Maria Tamblyn and Katrina Washington
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COVID-19’s Potential Consumer Spending Impact in Auburn-Opelika, Mobile and Birmingham April 2, 2020
David Mixson
![Board Member Recruitment and Development](http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/ops/images/webinars/webinar-boardrecruit.jpg)
Board Member Recruitment and Development
Presented by: Jennifer Ryan
Date of Webinar: December 10, 2020
![Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement](http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/ops/images/webinars/webinar-volunteerrecruitment.jpg)
Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement
Presented by: Jennifer Ryan
Date of Webinar: August 13, 2020
![Fundraising in Challenging Times](images/news/webinar6.jpg)
Non-profit Fundraising in Challenging Times
Presented by: Jennifer Ryan
Date of Webinar: June 4, 2020
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COVID-19: Intensive Insights from Economic Development Experts - A Deskside Chat with Dean Barber
Presented by: Amelia Stehouwer and Dean Barber
Date of Webinar: April 29, 2020
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COVID-19: Intensive Insights from Economic Development Experts
Presented by: Amelia Stehouwer and Jay Garner
Date of Webinar: April 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Intensive Economic Development Faculty Insights: How Economic Developers Can Promote Business Retention and Expansion
Presented by: David Mixson and Laith Wardi
Date of Webinar: April 3, 2020
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What Does the Coronavirus Federal Stimulus Package Mean for Municipalities & Economic Development Agencies?
Presented by: Retail Strategies
Date of Webinar: April 2, 2020
![The Families First Coronavirus Act is here! Virtual Problem Sharing Forum - March 31st](images/news/webinar2.jpg)
AAPPA Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Virtual Problem Sharing Forum
Presented by: Auburn University Outreach, GEDI & Cobbs Allen
Date of Webinar: March 31, 2020
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Alabama Issues is a collection of articles intended to stimulate public discussion about some of our most important policy issues and challenges. In this publication we focus on PK-12 education, criminal justice and prison reform, healthcare access, and state budgets and taxes.
To request a publication copy, call (334) 844-5391 or email gedi@auburn.edu.
Alabama Department of Commerce
AU COVID-19 Information Page
Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 Information
Alabama Small Business Development Center
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 - Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Economic Vulnerability Index to COVID-19 by County
International City/County Management Association
International Public Management Association for Human Resources COVID-19 Resources
National Association of Counties COVID-19 Resources
Restore Your Economy: Disaster Recovery site by EDA & IEDC
Small Business Administration
State of Alabama COVID-19 Resource Site
US Government Coronavirus Website
USDA Rural Development
World Health Organization COVID-19 Site
Last Updated: June 18, 2024