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The Often Overlooked Economic Development Strategy: Business Retention and Expansion

Former professor Dr. David Birch of MIT found that up to 80% of job growth in any community is generated by the businesses already located there and not by attraction efforts. Economic development in ...
Rolling Out

Step-by-step guide to forming a community development corporation

Creating a community development corporation is a powerful way to drive positive change in your neighborhood. Whether you’re passionate about affordable housing, local business development or ...
Cape Cod Times

New Cape Cod community leader named. 'Opportunity to shape what comes next'

Andrea Aldana will become the new president and CEO of Community Development Partnership on March 29. Aldana currently serves ...
The Nation Newspaper

DAWN begins job-focused community development study

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission is spearheading a study to facilitate the prompt execution of a comprehensive community development strategy, which includes a strong jobs ...
San Francisco Fed

Getting to Scale: The Need for a New Model in Housing and Community Development

Affordable housing has been a critical component of the community development strategy, but developers now need a new sustainable business model to continue to survive and thrive.
Daily Journal

Mississippi Main Street announces five-year community development strategy

The Mississippi Main Street Association announces a five-year community development grant strategy to deliver planning and marketing services to Designated Main Street Communities from 2025-2030. The ...