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MSU Extension - Community Development
Montana State University
P.O. Box 172240
Bozeman, MT 59717-2240

Community Development Specialist:
Paul Lachapelle
Tel: (406) 994-3620
Fax: (406) 994-1905
Location: Wilson Hall 1-156

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Community Development Publications

Online Publications


Planning Meeting Agendas (PDF 86K)

Meeting agendas have many benefits, yet surprisingly few leaders take the time to plan and circulate an agenda ahead of time. This publication will help group leaders construct, disseminate and use an effective meeting agenda. (2002) MT198433HR

Setting Group Goals (PDF 70K)

Groups are often ambitious in achieving initial goals, but then stagnate when new goals are not set. This MontGuide describes several methods for setting and achieving group goals, including brainstorming, the nominal group technique and force field analysis.(Reprinted 2002) MT198401HR

Basics of Marketing for Small Business and Entrepreneurs (PDF 20K)

Gives details on 5 steps small businesses should take in marketing their products or services. (1997) MT199012HR

Marketing Research for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Managers (PDF 114K)

No matter what your budget or experience, marketing research can help your business market more successfully. (1997) MT199013HR

Starting a Small Business: The Feasibility Analysis (PDF 107K)

How to evaluate whether your business idea is worth pursuing. Includes worksheets. (1996) MT199510HR

Effective Communication (PDF 80K)

An explanation of how to communicate effectively including the receiving and sending of messages, barriers, filters, other components of communication. (1991) C1291

Choosing Leadership Styles (PDF 110k)

A survey of varying leadership styles and roles. (1988) MT198404HR

Motivating Member Participation (PDF 80K)

The major theories of membership participation and related research findings are presented in this publication along with suggestions that leaders may wish to apply in their groups. (1987) EB0017




Publications Available by Mail

Instructions for ordering these publications can be found   here.

The Importance of Image for Retailers.  Unsatisfactory store images leave lasting impressions on consumers. 
     This guide outlines how small business owners can evaluate and improve their image -- from store appearance to staff presence. (1997) MT199705HR

A Primer for Montana Taxes. 
     Analyzes Montana's changing tax base, government revenue sources, changing property tax base, natural resource taxes and attempts to answer the question: How high are Montana's Taxes? Includes 7 graphs. (1996) MT199601AG

An Assessment of Public Services in Selected Eastern Montana Counties
     (1975) 1RR085

Basic Quality of Secondary Education in Rural Montana
      (1976) 1B685

Community Action Process
     (1987) EB 0015

Conflict Management
      (1987) MT198515HR

Facilitating Strategic Planning
      (1991) EB 0076

Group Communication
      (1985) 2C1292

How to Make Your Views Known as Citizens of Montana
      (1984) MT198422HR

The Individual and the Group
      (1986) MT198402HR

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