Skip to content

The 46 Things to Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

The stories that Dane thinks you need to see this week. April 13, 2023 edition.

Dane Carlson
Dane Carlson
7 min read
The 46 Things to Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
Photo by Sergio Rota / Unsplash

This week we have 46 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. 🤔

If you're wondering what to do with the info in this newsletter, send something to your board members. It will make you look good!

As always, if you find something interesting, please send it to me.


Today's email is brought to you by Resource Development Group

RDG offers customized economic development fundraising solutions for Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Organizations.

They are a small team with over 125 years of combined economic development fundraising experience and over $2 billion, yes, a Billion with a B, in funds raised for communities just like yours.

Every community is different. Atlanta, GA, is not Peoria, IL. Don’t use another city’s fundraising playbook, and expect the same results! A small market requires a different economic development fundraising strategy from a larger market.

RDG's experts thrive in providing customized economic development fundraising solutions for every situation. So whether you’re a startup organization or on your third funding cycle, they have the team and experience to get you the results you’re looking for.

Learn More

1) Manufacturing construction is exploding:


2) Domestic migration by county:


3) First-quarter import volumes have returned to pre-Covid levels after jump in 2021-22:


Related Posts

Members Public

Economic Development and Developers in the News # 165

Econ dev news from 28 economic development executives and organizations in 12 states

Economic Development and Developers in the News # 165
Members Public

10,000 Baby Boomers are Retiring Every Day: What Does This Mean for Economic Development Business Attraction?

Traditional methods are no longer enough

10,000 Baby Boomers are Retiring Every Day: What Does This Mean for Economic Development Business Attraction?
Members Public

Podcast 139: From Tourism to Business Attraction - Podcasting in Economic Development with Adam Stoker

Podcasts: The New EDO Secret Weapon

Podcast 139: From Tourism to Business Attraction - Podcasting in Economic Development with Adam Stoker