Nancy Bowen

Degree Information:

B.S., General Studies, Concentration in Community Economic Development, University of New Orleans (1985)
M.A., Urban and Regional Planning, Concentration in Economic Development, University of New Orleans (1990)

Specializations & Areas of Expertise:

Specializations: Economic Development / Community Planning

Areas of Expertise:

• Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) - An OSU Extension Signature Program
• Downtown Business District Market Analysis
• Energize Ohio - An OSU Extension Signature Program
• Local Government Toolbox
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Downtown Development
• Entrepreneurship/Microloan Programs
• Extension-led Economic Development
• Impact Analysis
• Renewable Energy Development
• Site Development
• Strategic Growth Planning

Biography:

Nancy Bowen is an Assistant Professor and Field Specialist, Community Economics for Ohio State University Extension. Her areas of program specialization include Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E), strategic planning, entrepreneurship, workforce development, economic impact analysis, and renewable energy development. Nancy obtained a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of New Orleans in 1990. In 1993 she became a certified economic developer (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council. She has over 25 years experience in the field of community economic development.