Economic development is important to many communities to increase jobs and long-term revenue growth. Local governments can encourage economic development and growth through a variety of tools, such as ...

With American Rescue Plan (ARP) dollars flowing to municipalities, local governments have the chance to invest these dollars for a more just, equitable, and sustainable future, using practical models ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The City of Lake Charles may soon be seeing even more economic development. The group Louisiana Economic Development, or LED, has recognized Lake Charles as a ...

How do we build thriving rural communities in the 21st century? The labor-intensive, extractive industries paradigm that has long powered rural economies—think agriculture, manufacturing, mining, ...

(Editor's note: Brenda Gunter is mayor of San Angelo and Michael Looney is vice president of Economic Development with the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce) The 2022 economic development season resulted ...

Maui’s economy is at a crossroads, shaped by both tradition and innovation. As the island continues to recover from recent challenges and looks toward a resilient future, local leaders and residents ...

In November, Portland City Council approved an ambitious tax increment financing plan for the Cully neighborhood. The goal will be to aid in economic development and invest in affordable housing in ...

A rarely held hearing on Louisiana economic development this week led to renewed debate over the balance between industry and environmental concerns, with community activists and officials from Gov.

The Louisiana Department of Economic Development is getting a makeover after Gov. Jeff Landry on Tuesday signed into law a measure that makes major changes to the state’s economic development arm. The ...