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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
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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.


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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:


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