Economic Development Navigator
Understanding today and looking towards tomorrow
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Strategic Planning
Applying Systems Thinking to Economic Development Strategic Planning
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Real Estate Development and Housing
Regional Housing Assessment and Strategy for New York State's North Country
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Prospecting and Business Attraction
Business Prospecting in 2023: What’s Changed and How Are We Adapting?
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Strategic Planning
Building an Analytics Foundation for Strategic Planning
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Economic Developer’s Toolbox: Community Development Financial Institutions
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Industry Analytics and Strategy
How an Index Can Simplify Economic Development Data Reporting and Understanding
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Real Estate Development and Housing
How to Reposition a Suburban Office Park: A Tale of the Cross Roads at Route 129 in Chelmsford, MA
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Industry Analytics and Strategy
Despite Some Pandemic Gains, Income Inequality Still Threatens US Resiliency
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Workforce Development
New Hampshire Statewide Workforce Assessment
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Real Estate Development and Housing
Housing Needs Assessment in Marble Falls, TX
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Evaluation and Benchmarking
Humanizing Data: Area Median Income (AMI) and Affordable Housing Policy
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Organizational Planning
Embracing Data Analytics in Economic Development
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Organizational Planning
The AI-Ready EDO: What Leaders Need to Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming professional services and presents a strategic opportunity for public-sector economic development organizations to improve organizational performance, automate routine tasks, and strengthen community competitiveness. This four-part series of articles is designed to help economic development leaders understand AI and how they can best utilize it to boost organizational performance and impact.
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Industry Analytics and Strategy
Advanced Manufacturing in America: Driving Innovation, Investment, and Workforce Transformation
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Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)
Why Do Businesses Love Texas?
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Industry Analytics and Strategy
Semiconductor Industry Expansion: What Economic Developers Need to Know
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Industry Analytics and Strategy
US Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Trends Report: June-September 2025
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Prospecting and Business Attraction
Strategic Trade Show Engagement: A Step-by-Step Guide for Economic Developers
Success Stories
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Real Estate Opportunity Study in Albany, NY
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Industry Analytics and Strategy
Maine Food Economy Assessment and Action Plan
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Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis
Economic Contribution of the Home Building Sector in Long Island, NY
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Strategic Planning
Economic Development Strategy for Kalamazoo, MI
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Prospecting and Business Attraction
Business Attraction and Target Industry Research for Henrico County, VA
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Organizational Planning
Strategic Plan for Stark and Tuscarawas Counties in Ohio
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Industry Analytics and Strategy
Life Sciences Contribute to Growing Economic Output in the State of New Hampshire
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Rhode Island Seeks to Improve Its BIPOC Small Business Ecosystem
Popular Resources
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Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)
6 Reasons Monopolies Are Bad for Consumers and the Economy
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Industry Analytics and Strategy
The Surprising Resurrection of the Vinyl Records Industry in the Digital Age
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Prospecting and Business Attraction
Tourism and Economic Development: Building a Thriving Community for Business
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Prospecting and Business Attraction
Top 10 States With the Highest Economic Momentum