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University of Nebraska at Omaha

1989

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The State Of Black Omaha: 1989, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar) Jan 1989

The State Of Black Omaha: 1989, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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Creation of an economic base is necessary for the continued growth and development of any society or community. It is of utmost importance within Black neighborhoods in our urban center because they have Jacked representative economic development. They have been depleted as a result of a "dollar drain," through which money leaves Black communities and strengthens White communities. This drain must be halted. Economic enterprise must be created in Black communities, such as employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed to foster family stabilization, and neighborhood beautification projects that can provide jobs and an improved environment.

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S.T.A.R.T. Economic Development: An Overview, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar) Jan 1989

S.T.A.R.T. Economic Development: An Overview, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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S.T.A.R.T. stands for Strategic Training And Resource Targeting - a self-help approach to local economic development. Today's rapidly changing economic climate requires new strategies and processes for managing local economic development. In fact, the successful communities of the future will be those that are able to rely on local initiative and resources to tailor their own economic development strategies. S.TA.R.T. provides you with the necessary tools to determine your community's strengths and weaknesses, and helps you develop a strategic plan to improve your local economy.

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Strategic Planning Information For Boys Clubs Of Omaha, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar) Jan 1989

Strategic Planning Information For Boys Clubs Of Omaha, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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The following study consists of a series of brief reports summarizing information collected by the Center for Applied Urban Research (CAUR) for the Boys Clubs of Omaha. This information can be used by the Boys Clubs for strategic planning. The information was collected to determine: If clients' needs are being addressed; if the current program is effectively meeting clients' needs; and if service delivery should be expanded. To address these issues, CAUR designed a work plan containing five elements. Each element focuses these issues using . a different data gathering approach, and is presented separately.

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Nebraska Policy Choices: 1989 - Education, Miles T. Bryant, Christine M. Reed Jan 1989

Nebraska Policy Choices: 1989 - Education, Miles T. Bryant, Christine M. Reed

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The eight chapters in Nebraska Policy Choices: Education represent the work of University of Nebraska faculty from both the Lincoln and Omaha campuses, as well as the University of Nebraska Medical Center. These authors participated in a unique effort jointly sponsored by the University of Nebraska Central Administration, College of Education (University of Nebraska at Omaha), Teachers College (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), and Center for Public Affairs Research (University of Nebraska at Omaha). Unlike earlier volumes of Nebraska Policy Choices, the focus of this volume is on one critically important area: education policy.

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Metropolitan Technical Community College Survey Of Current Students, James Johnson Jan 1989

Metropolitan Technical Community College Survey Of Current Students, James Johnson

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The survey of 1,957 students enrolled at Metropolitan Technical Community College done in the spring, 1980 provided a variety of information. The data on their characteristics were similar to earlier profiles of Metro Tech students. Most Metro students continued to be part time rather than full time and enrolled in a degree or certificate program rather than taking selected courses. Students were almost equally split between day and night courses. Only one-fifth were under 21 years of age. One-third earned under $9,000, but one-fourth earned over $20,000. Approximately 28% were not employed (slightly higher than earlier profiles) but almost half …

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S.T.A.R.T. Economic Development Action Step Packet - Retail And Main Street Development, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar) Jan 1989

S.T.A.R.T. Economic Development Action Step Packet - Retail And Main Street Development, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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Many communities want to enhance retail trade as one part of their economic development effort. While most retail businesses in a community serve local residents employed in such basic-sector businesses as manufacturing, agriculture, and health care, retailing is a significant source of employment in itself.

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S.T.A.R.T. Economic Development Action Step Packet - Business Retention And Expansion, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar) Jan 1989

S.T.A.R.T. Economic Development Action Step Packet - Business Retention And Expansion, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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Research indicates that the creation and growth of local firms is usually the source of most new jobs in a community. Because of this, local business retention and expansion is an important key to keeping local economies healthy.

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Omaha Minority Conditions And Research Conference Report: Issues In Education, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar) Jan 1989

Omaha Minority Conditions And Research Conference Report: Issues In Education, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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Planning for the 1989 Omaha Minority Conditions and Research Conference began during October 1988. In the early stages of the planning, a luncheon meeting of community members representing the three groups (Blacks, Native Americans, and Hispanics) for which the conference would be targeted was held. One purpose of this meeting was to further ascertain whether community members generally thought such a conference would be worthwhile. A second purpose was to identify persons who would be willing to serve on a steering committee which would have the task of planning and structuring the conference. A third purpose of the meeting was …

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