Economic Development
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New Businesses Opening in Cleveland, Philadelphia & More
While Burrito Feliz, owned by Puebla native Miguel Nolasco, saw lines wrapped around the block for its grand opening in University City this past July, according to Visit Philadelphia , BJ's Wholesale
Balancing Local Vision and Fiscal Prudence in City Revitalization
In De Smet, South Dakota, local efforts successfully raised millions for a new Event & Wellness Center, but the city now commits up to $90,000 annually just to keep its doors open.
Main Street Historic Preservation: Why It Matters
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) boasts a remarkable 99 percent success rate in listing properties on the National Register.
Downtown Pittsburgh's Renewal Plan: Economic and Social Impact
In October 2024, Pittsburgh launched a 10-year, multi-partner revitalization plan for its downtown, aiming to add 1,000 residential units and overhaul public spaces.
Downtown Revitalization: 6 Big Ideas for Boulder's Future.
In Toledo, an $855,000 city investment catalyzed $21.
Regions See New Businesses & Innovation Initiatives
Local economies are seeing a visible boom in new business openings, alongside strategic workforce and innovation initiatives.
Local events are vital for community economic vitality.
The Ellis Theater's activities alone contributed to a remarkable 31% increase in Philadelphia, Mississippi's sales tax.
Texas Data Centers Boom, Straining Grid and Aquifers
A single large data center in Texas can consume electricity equivalent to 50,000 homes and millions of gallons of water annually.
Mississippi Main Street Communities Generate 878 Jobs in 2024
In 2024, Mississippi Main Street's Designated Communities generated 878 new jobs and spurred over $357 million in public investment, according to Msmainstreet .
Local Leaders Launch Downtown Revitalization Initiatives to Aid Businesses
In Blue Springs, a downtown revitalization plan has broken ground, marking concrete progress for local business support in 2026.
Historic Building Rehabilitation: Fueling Downtown Economic Revival
In Crowley, Louisiana, a 19th-century implement company building, once a dilapidated structure, was transformed into a vibrant rental apartment and commercial space, directly propelling the economic r
Localized support can empower underrepresented entrepreneurs
In 2020, Illinois poured roughly $3 billion into infrastructure grants through its Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.