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.
Traverse City, Michigan, is utilizing crowdsourcing as a mechanism to aid in raising funds for community investment projects. Read inside for details of how the city is generating investment from multiple sources
The Department of Labor is making $100 million in existing H-1B funds available for American Apprenticeship Grants to reward partnerships that help more workers participate in apprenticeships
The city of Oakland, CA, is aiding low income residents and businesses by offering a debit card providing access to banking and municipal services. See how this program is aiding economic development
Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service is asking voters to approve a new EMS district funded by a property tax levy to add full-time staff
The E3 initiative connects Chester County inmates with employers before release and maintains support after reentry
Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response
The mobile unit, a former police bus nicknamed “Lucy,” has been retrofitted with three washers and three dryers
The communities will engage in virtual learning, obtain peer learning and receive technical
The 2025 report underscores local leadership amid rising economic and climate pressures
Longtime small businesses can apply for the $5,000 grants for marketing, business process modernization and improving technology
“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED.” Trump wrote on Truth Social
Salem balances the dark tourism of the 1692 Witch Trials at Halloween with a cathartic approach to teaching and practicing social justice
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
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