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.
Durham, N.C. looks to a future of shared economic prosperity while facing COVID-19 and a malware attack
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for elected officials and municipal employees
Public policy lecturer Stephanie Leiser explains why local governments are going to need a lot more than $150 billion from the federal government
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.
Pruitt tells mayors on Capitol Hill that he’s pushing back on cutting Brownfields funding and supports water infrastructure funding and grants.
To prepare security and operations for growing St. Patrick’s Day festivities, Savannah, Ga., ups its party bus and wristband prices.
A new McKinsey & Co. index leveraging public data benchmarked the best states on seven key categories, ranking Massachusetts number one overall.
By overcoming challenges, mastering data and pursuing continuous innovation through digital strategy, Frank Di Palma, CIO of Vaughan, Ontario, believes IT can empower city government to achieve more.
A look at several cities’ bike share systems reveals what is and isn’t working for small hubs and the largest metros.
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