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.
Now that the Amazon HQ2 top cities list is narrowed to 20 finalists, here’s what government leaders did to attract attention and be in the running for the second Amazon headquarters.
The number of Austin-based Apple employees has tripled over 10 years. The company announced it would name an Apple HQ2 in 2018.
The DOJ reversed its policy not to interfere with states that have legal marijuana, what does that mean?
Major cities in the middle of the country are offering tech startups with grants and incentives in an effort to spur innovation and boost economic growth
The Obama Administration announced the TechHire Initiative focused on connecting Americans with well-paying jobs in the technology sector
Cities across the country are optimizing grant funding to build, repair and maintain docks to sustain water-based economic growth and activity
Cities are leveraging state and federal grants to launch new redevelopment projects around rail transit hubs to support economic growth and sustainability
Cities nationwide are deploying new campaigns and policies to attract and retain businesses in key industries to support economic growth and sustainability
Cities are correcting inefficient public transportation systems that prevent many low income populations from accessing transit resources and mobility.
Cities are launching workforce development programs that help struggling populations overcome specific challenges standing in the way of employment
Cities are adjusting policies and increasing resources to support economic growth in key sectors such as technology
There is an economic and social benefit to many energy efficiency policies, and municipalities are becoming more focused on sustainability than ever before
Four California counties recently received more than $5 million in federal funding to launch workforce development programs targeting the long-term unemployed population
Five state and local governments have been selected to receive aid in developing pay for success projects that align funding strategies with verified social outcomes
The U.S. HUD recently announced it will allocate a total of $3.2 million in Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants to six cities across the country
Cities are getting creative when it comes to revitalizing the economy, and public health
Seattle passed legislation to prioritize the hiring of local construction workers for upcoming projects to support construction careers in the community
NYC is allocating more resources toward the advancement of its technology sector in an effort to increase job growth and long-term economic sustainability
A network of public and private organizations recently received a $145,000 workforce development grant from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions
