Strengthening Ohio's Communities

Interview Questions Program/Initiative Overview 1. Please briefly describe the program/initiative.

• What is the goal of the program?

• What services are provided?

• Who does it serve?

• What was your agencies’ role in developing and implementing the program/initiative? (Lead in concept design, financial contributor) • Who are key partners? What role do they play?

• When was it started? Is it ongoing?

Sustainability 2. How is the program/initiative currently funded? Has the funding source changed over time?

• Names of organizations that provide funding or critical resources • Estimated percentage of funding breakdown 3. Do you anticipate the program continuing in the future?

4. If applicable, how have you made this program/initiative sustainable?

Community Need 5. What was the impetus for the program/initiative?

6. Please talk about how this program addresses a need in your community.

Impact 7. What economic impact has this program had on individuals and your community?

Please use the following categories to guide your response: • Estimated individuals served\trained\placed • Estimated jobs created • Square feet of space developed • Estimated businesses created\served • Estimated dollars invested\leveraged Replication and Innovation 8. Did you model your program from another community action agency? Has this program been replicated elsewhere?

9. Do you consider this program/initiative innovative? If so, why?

10. In your opinion, what makes this community economic development program/initiative exemplary?

11. Is this anything else you would like to add?

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