Economic Development
Economic Development is a crucial focus for local and state government agencies committed to fostering job creation, attracting investments, and improving community prosperity. Governments can stimulate economic activity and enhance regional competitiveness by implementing strategies that support business growth, infrastructure development, and workforce training. This directory provides articles on economic development alongside related topics like Workforce Development, which examines initiatives to enhance the skills and employability of the local labor force.
When it comes to the innovation that will come about as a result of 5G technology, Osman Sultan, CEO of du, noted that telecom operators have barely scratched the surface of what is truly possible.
Bloomberg left office with nearly two-thirds of voters saying he made the city better, according to a Quinnipiac University poll, and a long list of important mayoral moments.
Opportunity zones offer tax incentives for those who choose to invest in distressed communities, but there is little oversight of how money is spent and the effect it has on communities
The launch of the TechHire initiative includes a campaign to work with communities to get more Americans rapidly trained for well-paying technology jobs
A committee that spent months looking for ways to reduce Nebraska’s reliance on property taxes to pay for schools finished its final work session Monday with plenty of ideas but no clear-cut answers
Thriving farms are being uprooted thanks to hordes of people moving back downtown to live, which is turning green spaces into prime real estate
Some municipalities are using visual data solutions to address social concerns, others are improving internal operations and delivery of services
The city announced that it will use more than $1 million in grants from the Ruth Mott Foundation to help improve the quality of life for north Flint residents
A group of Idaho lawmakers are narrowing down recommendations on how to improve oversight on boards that helped lure major companies to the state
Public transportation is designed to do more than improve traffic flow. It also provides social and economic benefits
Leading digital cities are developing mature infrastructure that enables leaders to experiment with new technology projects to improve the lives of citizens
Energy experts argue businesses and organizations can enjoy economic growth after shifting to renewable, efficient energy sources
Portland’s popularity has had a surprising effect: Those who helped make it cool can’t afford to live here anymore
Speedy shoppers will no longer get stuck behind people who dawdle or stop to check their phones - thanks to the UK’s first-ever pedestrian fast lane
People in Oklahoma are following a familiar ritual: returning to jobs or plans they had before the oil boom arrived about six years ago or making new ones
The budget debates have impacted low-income communities where residents feel the impact severely when the public sector falters
The $5.5 million will help small communities develop solutions to improve local air service needs under the Small Community Air Service Development Program
Cities trying to limit panhandling are facing a new legal hurdle due to a recent Supreme Court ruling that seemingly has nothing to do with asking for money
Indiana is on track to meet a $90 million amnesty tax-collection goal that’s aimed at spurring economic development partnerships between counties and cities
