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.
Frustrated by the difficult — and expensive — process to get much-needed medical and protective equipment to their home states, governors are looking to rebuild local supply chains
The most recent employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a loss of roughly 980,000 jobs in the government sector in April
A new survey from the Society for Human Resource Management found that 52% of owners do not expect their small businesses to survive through November
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.
The 2017 Failure to Act economic study finds infrastructure investment gaps cost families $3,400 per year. Investing would cost 1/3 of that -- $3 per day.
Broken promises and conditions at Fyre Festival led to bad press and a pending lawsuit. Cities can avoid problematic music festivals with this checklist.
What can municipalities and businesses do to improve safety as the opioid epidemic presses overdose and drug use incidents in public bathrooms?
The automaker has set up an impact lending partnership that provides low income residents in Plano, Texas, with opportunities for auto loans.
Even with funding secured, redevelopment of large vacant properties like historic downtown department stores, is a challenge even as construction begins.
An MIT panel discussed how strategies to address the skills gap can break barriers to digital inclusion and ensure opportunities for more young people.
The Tumbleweed Express Drive-Thru marijuana shop is set to open in Parachute, Colo.
How cities, counties and towns can use agreements and alliances or merge governments and workforces to save money, improve services and better compete.
While urban farming was catching on in many cities, changes to a Boston ordinance -- Article 89 -- allowed urban farmers to sell direct.
Recovery Park is providing a place for ex-offenders, recovering addicts and others with barriers to employment a chance to gain work experience.
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