Former professor Dr. David Birch of MIT found that up to 80% of job growth in any community is generated by the businesses already located there and not by attraction efforts. Economic development in ...

Talent retention is a top concern for companies right now, in an era when people are quitting their jobs in droves. But it might also be an important development strategy for low-income neighborhoods, ...

In my group business development training programs, I noticed something unexpected. The curriculum was valuable, but the biggest impact came from the conversations attorneys had with each other.

Vibrant communities often have a healthy economy with a diverse set of economic activity occurring related to job growth, business growth and attraction and a sustainable infrastructure. Business ...

In recent years, it has been a priority of our Community Foundation to learn and understand more about the unique needs and assets of our community, as well as grow and become more active in our role ...

TRAVERSE CITY — There are lots of organizations doing good work in the Traverse City region, though it may be a case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing. The Community ...

The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is holding a public comment period from April 22 until May 22 for the 2024-2028 Central Oregon Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS ...

The city of High Point has developed a strategy to “preserve or produce” 5,000 housing units in the next five years. The ...

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission is spearheading a study to facilitate the prompt execution of a comprehensive community development strategy, which includes a strong jobs ...

The Mississippi Main Street Association announces a five-year community development grant strategy to deliver planning and marketing services to Designated Main Street Communities from 2025-2030. The ...