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.
During a recent Cities of Service webinar, local leaders came together to discuss strategies for overcoming food insecurities exacerbated by COVID-19
While each state’s reopening schedule and requirements may vary, there are best practices for local governments to follow when reopening after COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions lift
A free webinar from the International City/County Management Association discusses various strategies for fiscal resilience, both during the pandemic and beyond
The DOJ reversed its policy not to interfere with states that have legal marijuana, what does that mean?
The state’s Dec. 1, 2016, deadline forced medical marijuana shops to decide if they wanted to pay a fee to remain a medical marijuana dispensary, or transition to the recreational marijuana business.
The ArcGIS licenses enable volunteers to support local organizations, disaster response efforts and missions like urban economic development.
Funders seek grant partnerships in applications because they often lead to better results.
Our guest columnist Craig Settles shares insights on how telehealth initiatives can make the case for improving community broadband, with funding tips.
The FCC repealed net neutrality policies dating from 2015. Find out what it means for local economies, small businesses and consumers.
The 30 coolest small cities in the U.S., according to travelers, offer something different.
A 2017 report said the amount of ivory for sale in D.C. spiked in 10 years, citing New York and California’s state ivory trade bans as a major factor.
The city of Fort Collins, Colorado, competed and won a prestigious Department of Commerce Baldridge Performance Excellence award, here’s why.
The university study will examine the public health, economic and workforce impacts of the Chicago soda tax over a three-year period.
IBM may have ended their workplace telecommuting program, but a look at policies and trends prove that outsourcing and remote working are inevitable.
AARP Livable Communities wants to help communities get started on implementing bike infrastructure, which supports economic development and safer streets.
Fall festivals, pumpkin jams, autumn fests and Halloween parties are great ways for cities to perk up local economies and drive revenues to city coffers.
Because Los Angeles expanded its Metro, a light rail stop in Culver City led to transit-oriented development attracting millions in economic development.
State policies are growing clean tech economies, such as Washington state’s Clean Energy Fund and a financing program through Seattle City Light.
Sustainability
According to research by Google, digital technology can close resource loops and recirculate durable materials within cities, creating a circular economy.
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