Fresno County Economic Development Corporation’s Post

Every community has different needs based on their population, geography, local industries, and so many more factors. This includes rural communities, which have their own unique sets of needs and challenges, too! Explore this fantastic report from the USDA, which provides trend data on population, poverty, housing, employment, and energy for non-metropolitan counties across the United States, to get great insights that can guide your rural economic development work.

Over the past half-century, the Midwest has been experiencing an increasing divergence in economic outcomes due to out-migration and the changing industrial structure of the region. As large manufacturing facilities have closed and remaining manufacturing facilities have become more capital-intensive, communities that were once manufacturing-intensive have experienced long periods of decline. Michael J. Hicks and Dagney Faulk have published an article in the Journal of Economic Development Quarterly on the impact of a state-level, place-based economic development programme. https://lnkd.in/eZjFxTdT

Did some economic development reading last week and this weekend and I gleaned a lot of nuggets that’ll aid my work. Eric Klinenberg masterfully discussed the importance of social infrastructure in our communities and why public policy should reflect that significance. It really put me in rhetorical mindset of Seth Kaplan’s Fragile Neighborhoods. I’ll be comparing my notes. I’m doubling down on what I already knew - the local businesses have to take front and center stage in ED - they are the future and key to a community’s economy. What have you all been reading? #Reading #SocialInfrastructure #EconomicDevelopment

New on Progressive Political Economy: Carolyn Whitzman, Senior Housing Researcher and Adjunct Professor at the School of Cities, University of Toronto shows how market housing fails to help those most in need. Her research reveals what governmental interventions need to be deployed to ensure more Canadians are finding secure, affordable housing. “Internationally it’s been understood for many years now that the market will never meet the needs of the lowest-income quintile.” Watch the full episode at https://lnkd.in/e2Aw8fij And learn more about the housing crisis and how to solve it in Whitzman’s new book ‘Home Truths: Fixing Canada’s Housing Crisis’ (UBC Press) out on October 21st!

Learn what issues can be addressed by an economic development strategic plan!!

One of the major, major problems in the US right now is an affordable housing crisis. It's been a big topic in the 2024 election. Andrew Busch and his team have created a big piece of research on solutions for it:  Housing Crisis! Andy is always hyper-current with his research and builds relevant and actionable presentations unique to each audience. Below is a photo where Katheryne Rehberg and I joined Andy at a conference this summer. #RealEstate #Construction and #Housing are sectors covered in Andy's Future Economy keynotes. Reach out for more info today. #Economist #Futurist #KeynoteSpeaker

What is a CEDS in Economic Development? Part. I CEDS stands for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. A CEDS document is one of the key elements of WNDD’s mission to diversify and fortify the regional economy. What it does is give cities, counties, tribes, and districts the planning process that successfully engages the region’s community leaders, private sector partners, and stakeholders. #economicdevelopment #wndd #westernnevadadevelopmentdistrict #strategy

Communities across the U.S. have achieved economic development success through the creation and implementation of economic development plans. The Montrose Group has completed over 50 economic development studies – click to read how we addressed a range of issues and arrived at successful outcomes. https://lnkd.in/gXHHDCFH #EconDev #EconomicDevelopment #PositiveOutcomes

Curious about economic development planning and execution in our region? Look no further. Sign up for the Economic Edge - Centre County's quarterly economic development newsletter - and stay ahead of the curve on new projects and funding, local business support, and events focused on growing our economy. The next issue will go out in February - sign up now so you don't miss your chance to stay updated and get involved in shaping Centre County's economic future! Visit https://lnkd.in/euWu3spN to sign up and stay connected. #CentreCounty #EconomicDevelopment #newsletter

See below for a recent piece I wrote for the Lancaster Chamber on the outlook for the Lancaster economy.