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Eight Illinois regions will receive custom economic analysis to help local leaders plan for long-term growth.

On Oct. 20-21, Institute for Social Transformation faculty fellow Chris Benner and staff members Azucena Beltran, Erika Katske, Darío León, Gabriella Alvarez, and Jessica de la Cruz led an event in ...

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 ...

Missouri State University named Rachel Munday and Matt Curry to lead key economic development programs starting July 1.

The Trentonian’s Election Notebook is a collection of local political announcements and opinion pieces courtesy of the respective campaigns. To submit press releases, op-eds, letters, and photos, ...

This week, the Legislature's economic development committee released its own version of the bill, which includes money for ...

Unions and fiscal watchdogs are in uproar over a proposed bill filed by Gov. Maura Healey that would tap the state’s pension system to the tune of $50 million to $100 million to fund economic ...

Seattle’s new economic development director says the city is looking at options beyond expanding its JumpStart payroll tax.

Did you know that Austin, Texas, has two slogans? There’s the official slogan, “The Live Music Capital of the World.” Then there’s the slogan that has been adopted by residents, small businesses, ...