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.
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Cities are wondering how they can compete for tech giants --like Amazon HQ2 -- when it seems they can’t beat already-prosperous metros.
Strong Towns works with cities on community space and downtown revitalization efforts to support economic development and lower costs.
Great universities, venture capital, and talented people are necessary, but insufficient
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As Chicago slides toward insolvency, the Motor City is trending upward
Mayor Rahm Emanuel will introduce exemptions for a controversial citywide “cloud tax”
The annual survey recognizes leading examples of counties using technology to improve services and boost efficiencies
The Foundation is dedicating an additional $64 million to 100RC, boosting the total commitment to the global resilience initiative to $164 million
The state’s Economic Development Department aims to foster startups that generate jobs
The National League of Cities analyzed 100 “state of the city” speeches by mayors of U.S. cities of varying size and region
New Climate Economy report says local action is among measures that could make up shortfall in emissions cuts from pledges ahead of Paris summit
Compared to traditional four-year degree programs, these courses teach tech skills through boot camps, coding schools and apprenticeships in under a year
“Why don’t cities and governments, who already plant trees, simply plant fruit-bearing trees to help with the food supply and welfare?”
Learn how cities are transforming abandoned industrial properties into economic development hubs
A Downtown Partnership are taking a close look at a concept that would involve altering part of Liberty Avenue into what’s called a “shared space.”
Pittsburgh City Council has simplified an ordinance governing people who want to keep chickens, ducks or goats on their property
Federal dollars secured to help nearly 95,000 job seekers with intensive career counseling
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