22 New Economic Development Jobs This Week
In 17 states, from $33 - $215k
The Economic Developer as Chief Remover of Obstacles
How one rural Kansas operator offers a better definition of what local economic development actually requires
20 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
The stories Dane thinks you need to see. May 21, 2026 edition.
Why Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Works Best Inside BRE
The next wave of local innovation may start inside your existing businesses.
Economic Development and Developers in the News # 244
Econ dev news from 89 economic development executives and organizations in 31 states.
How One Community Turned a Brand Into a Decision-Making Tool
A community brand is only useful if people can use it.
Podcast 219: The Economic Development Handbook We All Needed with Glenn Athey
Read a chapter before your next meeting to look smart.
Economic Development Has an Urban Bias
Why rural success is often smaller in the headline and larger in the community
26 New Economic Development Jobs This Week
In 20 states, from $35k - $198k
Economic Developers Waste Too Much Time Pitching the Place Before They Understand the Problem
Business attraction works best when it starts with the company’s concern, not the community’s brochure.
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