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State Economic Development Bulletin – Issue 53, January 2023
State Economic Development Bulletin – Issue 52, December 2022
Showing Impact: Reporting on Federal Funds for Community Development
Funding associated with federal recovery and investment initiatives has provided unprecedented resources to states and communities. These initiatives are expected to create benefits for people and places across the country. How will these benefits be measured? What metrics will state and local governments use to determine program effectiveness?
State Economic Development Bulletin – Issue 51, November 2022
Compliance Data Drives Smart Incentive Programs
Incentives are part of a process, not just a point in time transaction. We can use data and analytical techniques throughout the process to make sure we are using incentives effectively and responsibly. Compliance is one of the four key elements of the incentive process in our 4×4 framework.
State Economic Development Bulletin – Issue 50, October 2022
Strengthening Partnerships: Improving the Alignment Between States and Economic Development Districts
The 2022 National Association of Development Organization’s (NADO) Annual Training Conference held in Pittsburgh offered more than 400 attendees a strong training agenda including sessions to help economic development districts (EDDs) enhance their relationship and collaboration with state economic development partners. The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) convened a Technical Assistance (TA) Learning Lab, a panel workshop and one-on-one TA sessions with several EDDs all aimed at helping EDDs work with their state partners.
State Economic Development Bulletin – October 2022
SIDO Promotes International Engagement and Integration to County Leaders
Andy Karellas, the Executive Director of the State International Development Organizations (SIDO), moderated a panel on how county leaders can engage in international economic development at the 2022 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. The commissioners shared best practices on how they promote international engagement, including promoting U.S. exports, attracting foreign direct investment, and further integrating international trade into their county and region’s broader economic development strategy.