The Power of a Favor
Asking for help is a hard thing to do, and an even harder thing to admit.
16 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
The stories Dane thinks you need to see. July 16, 2026 edition.
Economic Development and Developers in the News # 252
Econ dev news from 66 economic development executives and organizations in 35 states.
Podcast 227: Never Underestimate the Power of Ceremony with Melissa James
Rockets, housing, and the surprisingly useful power of a signing ceremony
The Beautiful Game, the Brutal Business
Years of invisible work, one brutal public scoreboard.
Small Cities Should Read Their Own Systems Before Copying Someone Else's Model
Outside examples can help, but rural entrepreneurship strategy has to be translated into local design.
