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.
Investment grants established by the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Community focus on funding community priority projects that will benefit the most citizens.
Once a move highly touted by Gov. Scott Walker, increased taxpayer credit payments, concerns over a lack of water quality protections and residents evicted on short notice have soured the once-sweet Foxconn deal.
On a site proposed for Amazon HQ2, developers receive zoning approval to begin transforming protected industrial land along the Chicago River into a massive mixed use development.
Laura Doud, the City Auditor of Long Beach, California, recently released an in-depth report on digital innovation and best practices in the public sector
Best San Francisco since 2000 pulls Oakland into new twin cities
Organizations are investing in sustainable food sources as a means to support local agricultural businesses while increasing access to fresh produce
Legislature considering plans to regulate medicinal pot shops, growers
New York begins effort to help startups navigate regulations
Research indicates access to bicycle infrastructure can greatly boost economic growth in low-income communities
Applause, skepticism greet NYC mayor’s anti-poverty plan
Atlantic City is facing a liquidity crisis and must implement a series of operational reforms to avoid bankruptcy and rebuild financial stability
Louisville is planning a food hub development project that will feature foods from regional growers and providers
The USDA will be awarding $31.5 million in grants to support programs helping individuals receiving food assistance to purchase more fruits and vegetables
Cities and states are taking steps toward the implementation of renewable energy policies that offer environmental, social and economic benefits
The U.S. HUD announced awards for three grant categories to support a wide variety of housing and economic development initiatives across the country
Code for Philly hosted a civic hackathon that called up developers, local agencies and citizens to identify and solve public service inefficiencies
New innovations in connectivity and agriculture technology are supporting sustainability projects that connect consumers to local farmers
Many cities are investigating new strategies to boost the local tourism industry in an effort to incite economic growth and sustainability
The Obama Administration announced the TechHire Initiative focused on connecting Americans with well-paying jobs in the technology sector
MOST POPULAR
- Paradise Rebuilds, but Is It Safer a Year After Camp Fire?
- Taking Public Safety Communications to the Next Level: FirstNet’s Innovation and Test Lab
- Massive Oakland Homeless Camp Poses Major Fire Hazard
- Some Wonder if Electric Microgrids Could Light the Way in California (and Elsewhere)
- Winooski, Vermont, Joins Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness