Economic Development

Asheville’s Efforts to Support and Attract Entrepreneurs

This case study explores Asville NC's efforts to support entrepreneurs. This is the second of a two-part series exploring innovative local government programs to support entrepreneurs.

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Regional Cooperation Agreements in Economic Development

This City Practice Brief highlights four agreements operating in Ohio’s Montgomery and Cuyahoga Counties, the Metro Denver region, and California’s East Bay. It closes with some key take-aways to consider when developing an agreement for your own region.

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Longmont Economic Gardening Initiative

This case study explores Longmont, CO’s economic gardening efforts. This is the first of a two-part series exploring innovative local government programs to support entrepreneurs.

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Global Economic Linkages

City leaders are increasingly embracing global economic linkages as viable sources of local economic growth. NLC helps local leaders understand the global economy in the context of their local and regional realities and develop capacity to expand international trade and attract foreign investment.
Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the drivers of job creation and innovation in most local economies. NLC helps city leaders understand the needs of their business community, implement targeted policies and leverage strategic partnerships to help entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive.
Workforce Development

A skilled, educated workforce is an essential component of a strong and growing local economy. NLC offers research and resources to help city leaders connect workforce development and economic development efforts.
Economic Development Leadership

City leaders play a key role in economic development by establishing a locally-based vision and implementing this vision with coordinated public policies. NLC offers research on city economic conditions and resources on retail and downtown redevelopment, business attraction and retention, and public-private partnerships and planning.