Economic development is important to many communities to increase jobs and long-term revenue growth. Local governments can encourage economic development and growth through a variety of tools, such as ...

Around the country, and much of the world, advocates are pushing to center entrepreneurship in local economic strategy. Why wasn’t this already the case?

Across West Virginia, new development projects are changing the landscape for residents and businesses alike. From revitalized downtowns to expanded industrial parks, these efforts are creating jobs, ...

From time to time, conversations arise about whether a region-wide approach to economic development might be more effective than community-focused organizations. It's a reasonable question worth ...

Economic development activities can deliver broad value to communities, driving business growth, attracting investment and creating a foundation for prosperity, a point reinforced by the results of a ...

Traditional economic development hunts for economic winners and big infrastructure, while ecosystem building focuses on stitching together many disparate parts, yet practitioners increasingly note ...

A recent Reddit thread asked a simple question of Humboldt County residents: “What businesses does Humboldt need?” With more than 170 comments and counting, the post — if treated like a public ...

MENOMONIE, Wis. (DUNN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASE) - Following Tuesday’s announcement by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Dunn Economic Development ...

The town of Braintree, for now, is on steady financial footing, as described in Mayor Erin Joyce’s proposed budget for the next year. But without intervention, it’s projected to face budget deficits ...

I think it’s important that residents know there is an economic development director here,” Williams said. “We’re here to ...

Commissioners plan future consideration of $200,000 request to support workforce and business recruitment efforts.