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.
California’s projected recreational marijuana tax revenues fizzle under the continued blaze of black market pot, potentially tainted with pesticides, and sold by outlaw dispensaries.
Cincinnati’s soccer stadium deal includes the city spending $35M on infrastructure while the schools take in the same in payments and a new sports complex.
Oklahoma’s head of heath announced that a framework is in place to start organizing the state’s medical marijuana industry.
States are mounting an uneven fiscal recovery from the Great Recession, with energy-rich states leading and states with big pension obligations lagging
The 2015 economic outlook ranking is a forward-looking measure of how each state can expect to perform economically based on 15 policy areas
Now many states are rethinking how to help felons become productive citizens and reduce the likelihood they will return to prison
A new study identifies two important street features that draw pedestrians—outside of New York City
Industrial employment has surged over the past five years, with the sector adding some 855,000 new jobs, a 7.5% expansion
By sharing code, jurisdictions can cut IT development costs and better use resources. But it’s “a matter of cultural change
Missouri has to continue to plant strong roots in the green economy
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Diminished drinking supplies, reduced crop yields and economic downturn are among the threats drought-stricken counties may face
To curb additional losses, farmers continue to do their part by increasing efficiency as they’ve done for years
The Global Creativity Index presents a broad-based measure for advanced economic growth and sustainable prosperity based on the 3Ts of economic development
The study includes the first nationwide map of water usage for hydraulic fracturing
Grants will allow Green Communities to advance clean energy goals for their municipalities
U.S. Department of Labor announced $18 million in National Dislocated Worker Grant funding
Millennials and adults under 45 continue to lead the way with 68 percent opting to ride public transportation on vacation
The project includes improving transportation, creating gathering spaces and completing a market study to decide what kinds of businesses could flourish
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