Create Bridges: Round 2

Dr. Alison Davis will partner with faculty and staff of the Southern Rural Development Center, University of Arkansas, and Oklahoma State University to develop, refine and pilot a process to help rural communities strengthen the important retail sector. She will also oversee implementation of the regional pilot in Kentucky, including: *Engaging appropriate internal and external stakeholders and partners in the project. *Soliciting regional applications and providing support to applicants. *Guiding the Kentucky region through the proposed six-step planning and implementation process. *Collecting evaluation data for overall project assessment. *Disseminating project results in key stakeholders in Kentucky and through national networks.