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.
At the 7th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit, keynote speaker Christopher Coes urged several hundred attendees to envision a country in which no matter where or who you are, you can live in a place that’s “healthy, prosperous and resilient.”
By 2040, the site of an old Ford assembly plant will be home to a variety of housing options, office and retail space, public parks and other publicly accessible green space as well as transportation options. The city is expected to invest millions in infrastructure.
New ‘smart city’ programs will leverage technology and education to benefit residents, businesses and entrepreneurs: smart transit systems, public Wi-Fi connectivity, skills and training, public safety infrastructure and safer neighborhoods.
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
The challenge seeks new ideas to make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work.
According to a new report, Congress must step in to extend the positive train control (PTC) deadline and prevent a massive disruption to rail service.
Despite more people finding information online, residents are still interested in preserving libraries as key components to community growth and development
