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.
The National League of Cities report highlights the top challenges and solutions mayors are focusing on
University of Georgia researcher seeks to understand why people are volunteering less
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
During a recent Cities of Service webinar, local leaders came together to discuss strategies for overcoming food insecurities exacerbated by COVID-19
While each state’s reopening schedule and requirements may vary, there are best practices for local governments to follow when reopening after COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions lift
A free webinar from the International City/County Management Association discusses various strategies for fiscal resilience, both during the pandemic and beyond
Frustrated by the difficult — and expensive — process to get much-needed medical and protective equipment to their home states, governors are looking to rebuild local supply chains
The most recent employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a loss of roughly 980,000 jobs in the government sector in April
A new survey from the Society for Human Resource Management found that 52% of owners do not expect their small businesses to survive through November
Designed to give local leaders step-by-step reopening instructions beyond what is currently available from the federal government, the CDC report is now only available in draft format via the Associated Press. Review it here
Area restaurants argue that Lucas’ 10-10-10 plan, requiring no more than 10% occupancy or 10 people max, is not financially feasible
The federal government’s “fast and direct” financial aid for small businesses is proving to be anything but
Durham, N.C. looks to a future of shared economic prosperity while facing COVID-19 and a malware attack
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for elected officials and municipal employees
Public policy lecturer Stephanie Leiser explains why local governments are going to need a lot more than $150 billion from the federal government
According to The Reser Family Foundation, “when communities of every size do well, our state becomes stronger.”
After historic flooding pummeled much of the town in 2016, White Sulphur Springs has been making a come back.
This community in the Austin region may be on the small side, but that hasn’t stopped Eivens and her team from making Cedar Park, Texas, one of the best places to live in the U.S.
The former mayor and Democratic presidential candidate described the initiative as a “plan for righting what I think are historic wrongs and creating opportunity and wealth in black communities.”
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