26 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
The stories Dane thinks you need to see. October 17, 2024 edition.
Welcome to this week's issue of What Economic Developers Need to Know This Week, where we explore the evolving dynamics of our economy.
This week we have 26 tools, stories, graphics, charts, and videos that I think you'll find informative, useful, inspiring, and perhaps even humorous. Some are economic development related directly, and some only indirectly. 🤔
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1) Economic Development and Developers in the News # 168 - Econ dev news from 67 economic development executives and organizations in 23 states.
2) Podcast # 145: Economic Development in Southern Oregon with Marta Tarantsey - One look at the diversity of Oregon's economy.
3) 40 Under 40 in Economic Development Nominations Wanted - Are you an econ dev leader under 40, or know someone who is?
4) 19 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week - The stories Dane thinks you need to see. October 10, 2024 edition.
5) Review: Cultivating Talent in Rural America: A Guide to Talent Development and Attraction in Rural Communities by Isaac Lee - Isaac Lee's focus on leveraging local assets, fostering community, and creating opportunities that align with rural values provides a compelling framework for rural revitalization.
6) The average American works from home 1.25 days per week:
7) Life expectancy by count:
8) Adult obesity rates by county:
9) From Jim Gibson: Understanding urban economics: The engine behind economic development.
10) New housing construction is back up to 2004 levels:
