This page will feature resources that may be of interest and benefit to our industry partners and others.
Utah Community Development Office
In 2013, the Community Development Office was established as a resource of Programs + Support and Regional Planning for rural Utah. With funding from the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board, their office supports regional planning professionals, facilitates communication and coordination between stakeholders, and creates and delivers training, tools, and informational resources.
View their website on the link above or contact them at community@utah.gov, 801-468-0133.
The Utah State University, Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism’s GNAR Academy
GNAR (Gateway & Natural Amenity Region) Academy is an online course library that seeks to fill in the gap between what community leaders and practitioners have the capacity for, and what their communities need, by providing accessible training around critical topic areas to help communities better understand and advocate for their own needs.
This course consists of seven lessons introducing key concepts and principles, important for helping GNAR communities thrive and effectively navigate challenges and change. Lesson topics are found on the registration site.
For more information and to register, visit the GNAR Academy website.