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April 2025

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Dancing With Disruption in Economic Development: Step Forward or Be Left Behind

By Robert Camoin, CEcD, and Dan Gundersen, FM, HLM


The economic development world is changing rapidly. We share eight strategies to help you navigate this shifting landscape.

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Growth and Investment in Data Center Market Creates Real Estate Opportunities

By Jim Damicis


This article was originally published in Expansion Solutions magazine.


The increasing demand, revenues, and investment in data centers are creating opportunities for real estate development across the US and the Americas.

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Top 10 States With the Highest Economic Momentum

By Dillion Roberts


Understanding state-level competitiveness and economic momentum is your roadmap to driving business investment, talent retention, and growth.

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Disaster Preparedness for Economic Development Professionals

By Rachel Selsky, AICP


Learn how to help create communities that not only survive natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies but emerge stronger and more competitive than before.

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The Impact of Affordable Housing on Economic Development

By Bailey McConnell


Affordable housing is a critical component in an economic development organization's efforts to attract new business investment and jobs to their community.

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How Market Intelligence Supercharges Economic Development

By Dillion Roberts

This practical guide for economic development organizations and industry associations explains why providing market intelligence is important and what types of information to share.

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πŸ“š Learning Opportunity | Albany, NY

NYSEDC Basic Economic Development Course June 9-12 in Albany, NY. Course Director: Christa O. Franzi, CEcD, Vice President and Director of Entrepreneurship at Camoin Associates

On June 9-12, our Vice President and Director of Entrepreneurship, Christa Ouderkirk Franzi, CEcD, will serve as Course Director for the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC)'s Basic Economic Development Course in Albany.

This three-day course introduces attendees to the practices of a broad economic development program. Through instruction, peer learning, and case studies, the New York Basic Economic Development Course offers a comprehensive educational experience in economic development fundamentals.

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⚑ Inside Industry: Electric Vehicles

In the latest episode of our "Inside Industry" video series, Senior Vice President Jim Damicis shares some of the targeted industry analysis work Camoin Associates does for clients related to the Electric Vehicles sector's supply chain.


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✈️ Out and About

Atlanta, GA | April 28-30

Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) Meet the Consultants: #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit


We are proud to be a sponsor of this year's summit! Director of ProspectEngageβ„’ Dillion Roberts will co-present a session titled "Turning Opposition Into Opportunity: Navigating NIMBYism to Accelerate #AmericanSouth Growth" at 10:45 am on April 30. We will also be staffing a booth in the exhibit hall (#6). Come by and say hello!

Portland, ME | May 16

Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAME) 2025 Summit


Senior Vice President Jim Damicis and Senior Analyst Angela Hallowell will present results from an Advanced Manufacturing workforce survey conducted last fall and share ways to develop pathways for individuals interested in manufacturing careers.

New Haven, CT | June 11

Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee Monthly Meeting


Senior Vice President Jim Damicis will present on economic development finance and tax increment financing (TIF).

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Client Buzz

πŸ“£ State of Connecticut to Award $77 Million to Municipalities and Organizations for 35 Economic Development Projects - Hartford, CT


πŸ“£ Town Explores Financing Option to Bring Water and Sewer to Route 146 and North Smithfield Explores Tax District to Spur Route 146 Growth (North Smithfield, RI)


πŸ“£ Updated Version of the Northland Project May Swap Office Space for More Housing (Newton, MA)


πŸ“£ Consultant Places Fairfax in Middle of Pack for Economic Competitiveness (Fairfax County, VA)


πŸ“£ Post Falls Council Adopts Housing Assessment (Post Falls, ID)


πŸ“£ Keene Councilors Adopt Ordinance Changes to Encourage Housing (Keene, NH)


πŸ“£ Oak Park Hears Update on Economic Vitality Plan (Oak Park, IL)


πŸ“£ Putney Seeks Ways to Expand Housing Options (Putney, VT)


πŸ“£ Building a Foundation for Housing in Fond du Lac (Fond du Lac, WI)


πŸ“£ SEMO REDI Helps Bring Amazon to Southeast Missouri (Scott City, MO)


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