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.
The Bay State is passing a law that lets local voters decide to ban recreational marijuana, which won statewide approval through a 2016 voter referendum.
The city of Louisville is appealing to California to be exempt from a travel ban to states deemed to have discriminatory laws.
From coast to coast, shipping ports are confused over delays and slowdowns caused by the Petya cyber attack and its affect on the Maersk line.
The funds will support construction of a $4.5 million training facility to house the Broadband Technology Center
Cities across the country are taking advantage of state and federal funding to support workforce development programs that spur long-term economic growth
The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding more than $35 million in grants to support and study federally funded employment and training programs
Six states will receive grants totaling $14,911,243 from the Department of Labor to improve employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities
The Made in NY Entrepreneur Innovation Grant will award several grants ranging from $5,000 - $10,000 each to projects in early development focused on innovative approaches to content and delivery
CSX and The Conservation Fund support producers and distributors of local, fresh foods in underserved communities
USDA is accepting applications for grants to help rural cooperatives develop new markets for their products and services
The EPA awarded a $192,000 grant for a program that will offer free training for 70 local residents in careers that reduce environmental contamination
New research suggests municipalities in fiscal crisis have more difficulty applying for and managing federal grants
Using a $1M federal grant, Austin, TX has transformed an unused landfill into an eco-industrial park to fuel green manufacturing and economic growth.
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