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 $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
Americans are more likely than they were a year ago to have positive views of the nation’s economy, but they’re still feeling more pessimism than optimism
USDA has created new economic opportunities for local and regional foods for new and established farmers, ranchers and small food business entrepreneurs
Many homes still need to be repaired or rebuilt. Crucial work to shore up infrastructure is ongoing, or still hasn’t started
With a more mobile-dependent public to serve, municipalities must adjust their offerings to ensure accessibility on all devices
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is allocating federal funds to communities statewide looking to revitalize key components to local economies
Experts argue the most significant responses to climate change are being deployed at the local level where policies can be and implemented more efficiently
Idaho lawmakers tasked with scrutinizing the state’s urban renewal laws remain torn on what, if any, changes should be made to improve oversight
Most U.S. states reported jobs losses in September as slowing growth has weighed on hiring nationwide in the past two months
The initiative offers $14,546,457 in grants to build a more diversified and better economic future for their communities, businesses, and workers
Cities nationwide are constantly experimenting with new strategies to boost economic development and increase job opportunities for local workers
Middletown, Connecticut, was awarded a $143,970 grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study brownfield sites for potential reuse or rehabilitation
Faster, more efficient strategies to integrate smart technologies into state and local governments will increase efficiency and economic growth
Transit experts are now looking to public-private partnerships to create smarter, more efficient transportation networks based on data analytics