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.
Atlantic City’s elected officials mixed compliance with defiance as they struggled to respond to a threatened state takeover of the city’s finances
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WorkForce Essentials received almost a $1 million grant to help implement a mechatronics program that trains students and soldiers about electronics and engineering systems in a modern manufacturing plant
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The communities will engage in virtual learning, obtain peer learning and receive technical
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University of Georgia researcher seeks to understand why people are volunteering less
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
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