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.
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Area restaurants argue that Lucas’ 10-10-10 plan, requiring no more than 10% occupancy or 10 people max, is not financially feasible
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Cambridge, Mass., has passed the country’s strictest pet shops ordinance, restricting the sale of pets to animal rescue organizations and shelters.
Stadiums are elements of economic development, but one researcher found that using public funds to construct them does not pay public dividends.
With recreational marijuana established in Massachusetts, the state launches new strategies targeting stoned driving. Canada proposes THC limits.
Lynwood, Calif., put applicants for marijuana cultivation licenses through full scale review. Of 40+ applicants, 13 have preliminary approval.
DHS is looking for a few good disrupters for first responder and security technology applications. Startups could get up to $800K and market access.
Citymapper’s night bus will run an under served route on Friday and Saturday nights in popular East London.
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.
Voters just approved $50 million in grants for aquaculture, marine technology, forestry and agriculture.
For the businesses that are disclosing environmental data through CDP Cities, there are financial opportunities for them and their cities.
Cities often get creative with vacant property, but some with developed urban centers are digging deeper to repurpose vacant underground property.
Market researchers forecast that with adoption of IoT sensors and LED lighting, the vertical farming market will grow significantly by 2025.
High profile residential businesses have been violating Vancouver ordinances making commercial short term rentals illegal. One paid $24,000 in fines.
Some California cities are redeveloping vacant big box stores and old packing plants into culinary engines of economic development.
Airbnb is making more short term rental tax agreements with states, cities and counties, but large cities face concerns from neighborhood and hotel groups.
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