Gwynn Stewart is an Assistant Professor of Community Development for The Ohio State University Extension - Noble County. Stewart provides research-based programming through Community Development that helps build sustainable and livable communities through civic engagement and collaboration. She may be reached at 740-305-3177 or stewart.1818@osu.edu.
She is a member of:
- International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
- Ohio Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) & Ohio JCEP Marketing Committee;
- National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)
- Communications Committee - 2023 Co-Chair
- 2021 Ohio NACDEP President;
- Epsilon Sigma Phi (Web Design Team 2020);
- National Extension Tourism (North Central Rep. to Design Team, Communications Committee, Outdoor Recreation Work Group)
- Community Development Society;
- The OSU Extension SE Regional Endowment Committee;
- The OSU Extension Energy Outreach Program;
- The OSU Extension CD Business Retention & Expansion & IMPLAN Team;
- Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA);
- Ohio Byways Links (Secretary);
- Heritage Ohio;
- Appalachian Ohio Manufacturing Coalition;
- The Eastern Ohio Development Alliance Board (Vice-Chair 2023);
- The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Advisory Committee;
- Noble County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Scholarship Committee);
- Noble County Planning Commission (Secretary);
- Noble County CVB Board (Secretary);
- Noble County Community Foundation Board (Social Media Chair);
- Ohio's Hill Country Heritage Area;
- Founding Member / Planning Council for the Appalachian Ohio P-20 (serving 9 counties);
- Monroe County Community Foundation & The Baker Education and Economic Development Fund for Monroe County
- Monroe Arts Council Board Trustee & Grant Writer
Degree Information:
- MS in Marketing and Communications, Franklin University
- BS in Journalism and Public Relations, Ohio University
Certifications:
- Rural Grocery Specialist (Kansas State Univ.) - 2023
Published Works & Awards:
Reports:
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National Extension Tourism 2023 Conference Proceedings – Published with support from the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development Center (NERCRD) and Extension Foundation
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Report highlights Ohio State’s over $19 billion annual impact in Ohio
- IMPLAN Extension Area Economic Overview Reports (Areas 19, 22, 23 & 24)
- USDA Rural Economic Development Innovation Plan (Buckeye Hills Region)
- National Extension Tourism 2021 Conference Proceedings – Published with support from the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development Center (NERCRD) and Extension Foundation
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CDFS 4114 - Ohio Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDS)
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National Extension Tourism Network: Scenic Byways Boost the Tourism Sector
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CDFS 4112 - Ohio Opportunity Zones in Community and Economic Development
- Utilizing Secondary Data for Business Retention and Expansion Planning and Reporting
- Joint Economic Development Districts
- Foreign Trade Zones: Helping Companies Compete Globally
- Rural Transportation Programs and Their Benefits
- Port Authorities as an Economic Development Tool for Local Government
- Rural Neighbors – Living and Working Together Fact
- Planning and Conducting Effective Public Meetings
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The Role of the Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension in Addressing Community Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cd-1577 - CDFS-1562 Business Retention and Expansion Program
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-1562 - CDFS-1563 Involving Volunteers in a Community-Led Business Retention and Expansion Program
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-1563 - CDFS-1564 Coordinating a Community-Led Business Retention and Expansion Program https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-1564
- The Basics of Grant Writing: Becoming Grant Ready https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4118
Curriculum:
- Building Entrepreneurial Friendly Communities Learn more go.osu.edu/befc
- Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing
- First Impressions
- Business Retention & Expansion
- Trauma Informed Care
Blogs: Building Partnerships Helps Communities Offer Transportation Systems that Impact Quality of Life
NACDEP Newsletter Articles:
Summer 2023
Fall 2021
Spring 2021
Winter 2021
Spring 2020
Summer 2019
Awards:
- 2023 Community Development Society Outstanding Program Award (for Caldwell East of I-77 Business Park)
- 2023 OhioSE (JobsOhio Partner) Best Site or Building Project Award (for Caldwell East of I-77 Business Park)
- 2023 Ohio NACDEP North Central Region: Individual Award for Excellence in Community Development Work (for Caldwell East of I-77 Business Park)
- 2022 Ohio NACDEP Individual Award for Innovation & Creativity (for Appalachian Byway of Ohio Video)
- 2022 Ohio NACDEP Excellence in Community Development Work (Team) – Nancy Bowen, David Civittolo, Joe Lucente, Amanda Osborne, Eric Romich, and Gwynn Stewart (for IMPLAN Extension Reports)
- 2021 National Scenic Byway Foundation Community Award for Appalachian Byway of Ohio
- 2021 National NACDEP Runner-Up Award for Appalachian Byway of Ohio (Individual Innovation & Creative)
- 2021 Ohio NACDEP Award for Appalachian Byway of Ohio (Individual Innovation & Creative)
- 2020 OSU Extension Annual Conference Promotional Package/Individual - 2nd place award for the Appalachian Byway
- 2020 Eastern Ohio Development Alliance Tourism Award for the Appalachian Byway of Ohio
- 2020 National Scenic Byway Foundation Inaugural Award for Public/Private Partnerships - Honorable Mention
- 2020 Ohio NACDEP Award - Excellence in Community Development, Team (Caldwell Family Health Clinic)
- 2019 Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Award - First Place for Promotional Package (Generation RX)
- 2019 Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Award - Third Place for Team Extension and Non-Extension Collaborators (Generation RX)
- 2019 Ohio NACDEP Award (individual) for Innovation & Creativity - Addressing Public Transportation Needs in Noble County with SE Area Transit
- 2019 Received 1st Place award for Rural Photography at the Germinate International Film Festival hosted by OSU Ext. Highland Co.