NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Over a decade ago, thought leaders and visionaries convened at the first Innovate Raleigh Summit under the leadership of then councilmember Mary-Ann Baldwin and Dr. Terri Lomax, Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development at […] Source

Economic Development 80

Economic Development Development Leadership 80

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 10, 2024

This blog post attempts to identify which of these property tax breaks that might be relevant to a local government’s community and economic development plans. Here is the list of exemptions that are most likely to be relevant to a local government’s community and economic development activities. Okay, enough background.

Economic Development 72

Economic Development Development Housing Local Government 72

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Additionally, they have brought together SENAI Recife, Air Group/Compass UOL, and the Recife City Halls Economic Development Secretariat to upskill more than 250 candidates from underserved communities for initial employment. This expansion aims to meet local workforce needs and support regional economic development.

Education 130

Education Economic Development Development Public Sector 130

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JANUARY 4, 2023

To attract, retain and expand businesses in today’s tight labor market, economic development organizations (EDOs) are becoming more involved than ever in partnerships to help meet employers’ talent pipeline and training needs. Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation in Pa.; What do those partnerships look like?

Economic Development 61

Economic Development Development Communications Education 61

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 21, 2024

Plus they have a bias against development to begin with, think developers are monsters because they make profits, etc. Building a local economy -- I say there is a difference between building a local economy and economic development. Most economic development planners don't know the difference.

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Development Parks And Recreation Housing 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Our county is mostly Democrat and our state is Republican,” the head of economic development in a small Texas municipality stated in the survey. “We Even if a local government “finds unity” across the table locally, polarization in state government can hamper a county’s funding and projects.

Local Government 105

Local Government Elected Officials Government Social Media 105

GCN

APRIL 29, 2024

Governments are eyeing quantum technology as a way to boost jobs and their economies. But adopting the hard to understand technology, one expert says, will require educating and upskilling your workforce.

Economic Development 89

Economic Development Development Education Government 89

State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2022

Established in 2016 to foster job growth and economic development, the St. Petersburg Innovation District — a roughly one-square-mile area south of the city’s downtown — is now helping to spearhead the city’s smart technology efforts.

Economic Development 190

Economic Development Development 190

First State Insights

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Linda Parkowski, Executive Director of the Kent Economic Partnership, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about encouraging economic development in Central Delaware.

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Development Transportation Public Administration 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 7, 2024

Had the same amount of money been spent on another activity, like shopping or dining, NERA Economic Consulting estimated that significantly more would have been paid out in wages, which employees would have then spent on other parts of the economy. Economic development versus building a local economy.

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Development Elected Officials Campaign 52

GCN

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The tech giant is set to expand TechSpark to all 50 states as it looks to grow place-based economic development opportunities through digital skills training.

Economic Development 55

Economic Development Development 55

OpenGov

APRIL 24, 2025

Every fund is tied to services your community expects: public safety, infrastructure, education, and economic development. In local government, theres no such thing as extra revenue. Every dollar counts. Thats […] The post What Are You Really Leaving on the Table?

Public Safety 130

Public Safety Economic Development Local Government Education 130

CRA Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Episode 59: Economic Development as a Key to Community Development Services [link] There are a wealth of opportunities to serve aspiring entrepreneurs and established small businesses! The post Episode 59: Economic Development as a Key to Community Development Services appeared first on CRA Today.

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Community Development Development 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

The Bahrain Economic Development Board and the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) have helped establish policies and infrastructure that encourage both public and private-sector cloud adoption.

Security 162

Security Public Service Government Sustainability 162

NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 1, 2025

Entrepreneurship has become a driver of economic stability, playing a pivotal role in generating jobs, fostering innovation and building stronger communities.

Economic Development 63

Economic Development Development 63

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The shift to remote work, whether universal or not, represents a significant challenge for public officials focused on economic development. Any discussion about economic development incentives must begin with the state constitution. Economic development subsidies have long been prohibited.

Economic Development 54

Economic Development Development Local Government Laws 54

GovPilot

JULY 31, 2023

Vacant property management is pivotal in combating blight and driving economic development. If left unattended, abandoned properties can become breeding grounds for crime and urban decay, negatively impacting communities.

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Development Local Government Management 52

OpenGov

JULY 30, 2024

Community Development In The Digital Age [2024 Guide] In an OpenGov survey of local government community development professionals, 78% put economic development at the top of their priority list. This […] The post Community Development Tools for the Digital Age appeared first on OpenGov.

Community Development 130

Community Development Development Economic Development Local Government 130

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 19, 2023

I think that migration could be the key to economic development that we haven’t discovered yet,” he says. A leading economist finds the answer in the interactions of economies with the rest of the world, through trade, capital flows, and—notably—migration. “I

Economic Development 115

Economic Development Development 115

OpenGov

JANUARY 27, 2023

How to Finance Capital Projects: The Pros and Cons of Each Method January 27, 2023 – OpenGov Woven alongside annual budgets and economic development forecasts are capital improvement projects that ensure […] The post How to Finance Capital Projects: The Pros and Cons of Each Method appeared first on OpenGov.

Economic Development 130

Economic Development Budgeting Development Leadership 130

NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 15, 2025

Co-authored by Thea Yagerlener, Senior Program Manager and Zack Loehle, Communications Manager, Interstate Renewable Energy Council The use of electric vehicles (EVs) can result in numerous benefits, including reduced vehicle emissions that support cleaner air and improved health, economic development opportunities and reduced noise pollution.

Economic Development 116

Economic Development Program Manager Communications Management 116

OpenGov

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

3 Signs Your Municipality is Ready to Upgrade to Community Development Software September 29, 2022 – OpenGov Community development is a cornerstone of any municipality. The post 3 Signs Your Municipality is Ready to Upgrade to Community Development Software appeared first on OpenGov. The […].

Community Development 130

Community Development Development Economic Development Sustainability 130

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 23, 2023

Utah Business magazine claims that the economic development impact of the Game will be as much as $250 million (" The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend could boost Utah’s economy by $250M+ "). Economic Development hype versus building the local economy. But it would have to be built into the experience.

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Development Community Development Transportation 52

OpenGov

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

They drive revenue and economic development, create jobs and employment opportunities, and improve the quality of life for residents and business owners alike. However, paper processes […]. The post Get Back to Business: Why Your Community Should Move to Online Applications for Business Licenses appeared first on OpenGov.

Economic Development 130

Economic Development Development 130

NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Frank Canavan, Senior Manager, State Affairs, American Gas Association Local leaders know that a thriving hospitality industry can be a boon to economic development and sustained growth. A new […] Source

Economic Development 116

Economic Development Sustainability Development Management 116

GCN

JUNE 17, 2024

sales tax to support economic development downtown. In a few weeks, the city council will be voting on a 0.5% But it’s not the money that is drawing all the attention, it’s what the city is giving up.

Voting 101

Voting Economic Development Development 101

GCN

AUGUST 24, 2022

Designed to improve transparency, the Comptroller’s database allows the public to search for agreements by local government, business entity and agreement type.

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Development Local Government Government 52

NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It fuels economic development, promotes growth and improves the quality of life for citizens. By Mayor Edward “Eddie” Sundquist If your municipality is like mine, infrastructure is a major policy focus—and for good reason. And thanks […] Source

Economic Development 111

Economic Development Sustainability Development 111

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

State and local leaders are well positioned to help water and wastewater utilities solve challenges in financial health, infrastructure resilience, economic development, and lives and livelihoods.

Economic Development 94

Economic Development Development Management 94

Barrett & Greene

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Over the course of the last few months, we’ve been digging deeply into the world of tax incentives given by states and local governments to help encourage economic development. But the real reasons behind most economic development deals aren’t things for which they can take credit.

Elected Officials 119

Elected Officials Economic Development Press Release Voting 119

Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 9, 2024

We recently talked with Leek to learn more about his vision for Clark County and how he’s using the county’s telecommunications infrastructure to drive digital inclusion and economic development to ensure a more prosperous future for all residents in this prosperous but often economically stratified community.

Economic Development 40

Economic Development Development Communications Social Services 40

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

We have been happy to provide technology training opportunities that map directly to in-demand careers through our Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing program and other AWS-led initiatives in the state,” said Roger Wehner, director of economic development at AWS. Fiber optic cables are the reason you’re reading this on your computer right now.

Public Sector 278

Public Sector Education Economic Development Development 278

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

He is also concurrently the senior advisor of the Singapore Economic Development Board. As the GCDTO, Cheow Hoe oversees the development of the government’s digital infrastructure and digital technology capability, as well as talent development in information and communication technology and smart systems.

Public Sector 182

Public Sector Leadership Economic Development Development 182

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Authorities have shifted from being solely responsible for managing their assets and incoming vessels to managing more complex ecosystems, including the relationship between port operations and the environment, the relationship between ports and local sustainable economic development, and the relationship between ports and onward transport networks.

Sustainability 182

Sustainability Public Sector Transportation Economic Development 182

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates.

Economic Development 84

Economic Development Social Media Laws Budgeting 84

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

In 2022, the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) initiated a pilot project to analyze traffic patterns and provide analytics within the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The PIDC is Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation and master developer of the historic shipyard, which is now a thriving, mixed-use campus.

Public Sector 312

Public Sector Transportation Public Transportation Public Safety 312

NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Pedestrian zones offer a unique policy option for municipalities to explore that not only fosters community wellbeing but can also increase economic development, improve road safety and enhance mobility options for all residents.

Economic Development 102

Economic Development Development 102