We know marketing is not a one size fit all communities phenomenon. Small towns and rural communities all around the nation offer a unique story to live and work in their communities. To showcase those businesses, entertainment options, and endless economic potential, learn how to complement your existing efforts through newly proven best practices for marketing and attraction for your hidden gem of a community.

Original air date: January 2021
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines brownfields as ""real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant"". These problem properties are not uncommon: according to the General Accounting Office (GAO), there are close to 450,000 brownfields in the United States alone. Another study puts the number of brownfields much higher, between 500,000 - 600,000 sites in the country.

The focus in this manual is on the less contaminated sites that are the vast majority of brownfields. The most severely contaminated sites from around the country have been categorized by EPA and placed on the National Priorities List (NPL). There are roughly 1,200 sites on this Superfund list.

After reading this manual you will be familiar with:

- The most common toxins found at brownfield sites;
- State-of-the-art methods to eliminate these toxins;
- Different financing tools for brownfields redevelopment;
- The process for involving the community in cleaning up brownfields and placing them back in productive use; and,
- Strategies for sustainable development of brownfields.

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The manual offers comprehensive guidance on creating, managing, and evaluating Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) programs. It delves into key aspects such as SWOT analysis, customer outreach, workforce development, and mergers and acquisitions as BRE strategies.

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Communities agree that supporting local businesses is crucial to local and regional economic vitality. The means to that end can be hotly contested though - how policies are enacted and implemented, who benefits from the policies, what types of resources are used, and others. As the practice of economic development has evolved and become more nuanced – more scientific, data driven, results-oriented, specialized and broader – it has also come under increased scrutiny from stakeholders including elected officials, media, academia, and even some special interest groups.

The Championing Economic Development paper examines the reasons for skepticism and provides recommendations for economic development professionals on how to address these issues both internally and externally. The accompanying handy, easy-to-use toolkit is a one-stop resource for economic developers to champion their efforts and educate all stakeholders on the work they do, why they do it, and how they do it.

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America's infrastructure has historically been an important contributor to this country's economic vitality. Businesses of every size and industry rely on highways, water, electricity, and the internet; the pipes, roads, and bridges that provide these services are crucial to creating jobs and generating tax revenues that build healthy, vibrant communities. Yet, today, the U.S. infrastructure system faces a raft of challenges, from unsustainable financing and deferred maintenance, to technological change, security risks, and new environmental rules.

This report discusses how economic developers can advocate for infrastructure, participate meaningfully in planning processes, and advance innovative new forms of finance to overcome these challenges. With these tools, economic developers can help develop and maintain effective, efficient infrastructure that delivers economic prosperity for workers, businesses, and communities.

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The 21st century is turning into a creative economy. Leaders are building partnerships with community art organizations and industry professionals to cultivate art creation and promote resident artists. These resident artists, musicians, and designers spearhead art projects to draw in more visitors. Join us for this webinar for a deep dive into the projects around the country that integrate art, culture, and design to strengthen communities' local economic and social outcomes. From public and community art to cultural district planning and design of space, attendees will walk away with many new ideas.

Original air date: January 2020
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The manual serves as a valuable resource for individuals involved in economic development, business financing, and credit analysis. It aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge and tools necessary to assess businesses, evaluate financial viability, and facilitate access to capital. By exploring fundamental concepts like liquidity ratios, working capital, and debt coverage, the manual empowers readers to make informed decisions in supporting economic growth and entrepreneurship.

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As the impacts of climate change continue to grow, economic development organizations need to plan and act accordingly. This paper is an introduction to the topic, presenting baseline information that economic developers should have about climate trends and exploring the impacts of those trends on businesses, communities and economic development practice. EDOs can play key roles both in helping their communities mitigate disruptions and in preparing businesses to take advantage of the market as it adapts in response to climate change. The paper includes questions to help identify those risks and opportunities, as well as resources and case studies.

The manual provides a comprehensive guide focusing on economic development practitioners. It covers critical topics such as understanding community assets, targeting industries, and utilizing technology-related marketing tools to attract investment and foster economic growth.

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The manual emphasizes the importance of community assessment and stakeholder engagement to craft effective economic development strategies. It highlights the significance of building consensus through methods like SWOT analysis, focus groups, and nominal group techniques. The manual provides guidelines for formulating clear goals, objectives, and strategies aligned with the community's vision and strengths, essential for successful economic development planning.

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