This document includes three papers, a summary, a 19-item reference list, and four appendices. The papers are as follows: "Community Education and Economic Development" (McDaniel); "What Is Happening out There? Two Surveys of Community Education Activities in Local Economic Development" (Horton, Emery, and McDaniel); and "Educational Programs Supportive of Local Economic Development: Models to Consider for Community Education" (Emery). The third paper includes descriptions of 11 programs for increasing opportunity, 8 programs to promote entrepreneurship and business development, and 11 programs for improving the local economy. Each program description includes a discussion of the possibilities for community education and address and telephone number for further information. Appendix A provides the survey instrument and numeric survey results. Appendix B includes a checklist of questions for community educators seeking to expand their economic development activities. Appendix C lists state agencies in economic development. Appendix D lists community education organizations and agencies. (CML)