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19 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
May 7, 2026 edition.
Workforce Development Is Not a Side Program: It Is Economic Development Infrastructure.
Because the real test of economic development begins the day after the ribbon cutting.
Economic Development and Developers in the News # 242
Econ dev news from 93 economic development executives and organizations in 32 states.
Workforce Access Is Not the Same Thing as Workforce Availability
A case study on transit, labor sheds, and the hidden friction inside workforce claims.
Podcast 217: Why Economic Development Fundraising Matters More Than Ever with Brian Abernathy and Clint Nessmith
Because “we do important work” is not a funding strategy.
What Happens to a Community When It Loses Manufacturing?
A Sugar Land case study on industrial identity, redevelopment, and economic development after the factory leaves
84 Economic Development Job Listings This Week
In 47 states, from $44k - $198k
Why Fast-Growing Regions Need a Product Strategy Before a Recruitment Strategy
A Central Texas case study on product readiness, workforce corridors, and regional economic development strategy.
28 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
April 30, 2026 edition
Burnout Is Not a Personal Failure in Economic Development
Rethinking burnout as an organizational risk, not a personal issue
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