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August 2025

Cover page of Camoin Associates new white paper titled "America Must Build Its Own Rare Earth Supply Chain ... Now: An Economic Development Call to Action" by Dan Gundersen, FM, HLM, and Dawn Hammond. The image is of a rough rock that has been sliced in half to reveal computer circuit board and semiconductor components inside

An Economic Development Call to Action

Rare earth elements are the backbone of critical technologiesβ€”from electric vehicles and wind turbines to advanced defense systems. 


Discover why building a domestic rare earth supply chain is one of the most critical and promising industrial strategies of our time

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Reshoring Reality:
What's Fueling the Manufacturing Revival?

By Alexandra Tranmer, CEcD, and Dillion Roberts


Discover key trends in US reshoring and foreign direct investment that are spurring growth in the Manufacturing sector, including sector drivers, investment figures, and site selection insights.

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Infographic: US Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Mid-Year Trends

By Alexandra Tranmer, CEcD, and Angela Hallowell


FDI is a critical indicator of a region's economic vitality and global competitiveness. Our infographic highlights new data about investments in the US from January through May.

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How Impact Analysis Can Accelerate Real Estate Development Approvals

By Rachel Selsky, AICP


The real estate development approval landscape has changed in the last few years, and economic impact analysis is no longer a luxury. It's an essential tool for demonstrating a project's value to the community.

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Changing Tastes, Changing Systems: Trends Shaping Food and Beverage

By Tori Conroy and Angela Hallowell


We examine the consumer trends currently shaping the US Food and Beverage industry and explain the implications for economic development.

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Project Profile: State of Maine Advanced Manufacturing Talent Roadmap

Camoin Associates recently completed a project for a consortium of industry organizations in Maine that analyzed challenges related to the state's workforce shortages and developed strategies to expand its Advanced Manufacturing sector. Includes a link to all the final strategy documents.

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Camoin Happenings

✈️ Out and About

Detroit, MI | September 14-17

International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference


We are excited to attend this year's annual conference in the Motor City! Come visit us in the exhibit hall (booth #414), where we will be demonstrating our ProspectEngage platform and our brand new BusinessEngage tool, and sharing information about all of our services. If you'll be attending and want to schedule a quick meeting, please contact one of us directly!

  • Rachel Selsky, AICP, CEO
  • Christa Franzi, CEcD, Vice President and Director of Entrepreneurship
  • Alexandra Tranmer, CEcD, Director of Industry and Workforce
  • Dillion Roberts, Director of ProspectEngage

πŸ’Ό Job Opportunity

We're Hiring: Economic Data and Research Analyst (Remote). Click to learn more. Camoin Associates logo

πŸ’‘ Presentation Slide Deck Available

"Utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Economic Development"

Our Senior Vice President, Jim Damicis, recently gave an informational presentation to the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Committee

about tax increment financing (TIF). The presentation was essentially a "TIF 101" class and drew upon Camoin Associates' extensive experience developing and implementing TIF programs in multiple states.


> View the slide deck

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Client Buzz

πŸ“’ A New Report Measures Colby College's Economic Impact (Maine)


πŸ“’ Hudson Announces Partner for Master Plan Update to Shape Its Next Decade (Massachusetts)


πŸ“’ Taking the Cedar Valley to the Netherlands (Iowa)


πŸ“’ Covington Ratifies New Economic Development Strategic Plan (Kentucky)


πŸ“’ Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan Shared, 'Reflecting a Year's Worth of Effort' (Massachusetts)

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