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June 2024

Unionization in the South: Economic Development Implications

By Dillion Roberts


Labor unions have recently begun to make inroads into some historically non-union Southern states. What does this mean for economic developers working in this region moving forward?

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Changing Consumer Trends Drive Increased Investment in Alternative Proteins and Plant-Based Foods Industry

Changing Consumer Trends Drive Increased Investment in Alternative Proteins and Plant-Based Foods 

By Angela Hallowell and Tori McNiff


We examine the latest data and trends for the $8 billion alternative proteins and plant-based foods industry, which has been growing rapidly in recent years.

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Tech Hubs as Incubators of Industrial Policy

Tech Hubs as Incubators of Industrial Policy

By Thomas Galvin


The US government's new Tech Hubs program seeks to transform the old, Silicon Valley-based startup ecosystem into one that is more aligned with national interests and extends across the country.

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Effective Tips for Prospecting Success

Effective Tips for Prospecting Success 

By Karen Meier


Our Vice President of Lead Prospecting offers several tips for achieving business prospecting success when engaging with companies that may be interested in expanding or locating in your community.

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Organizing Multi-Region Economic Development Projects

Better Together: Organizing Multi-Region Economic Development Projects

By Lindsay Johnson


Collaborate instead of compete with neighboring communities, states, and regions for economic development resources by developing a multi-region project.

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Harnessing the Power of Young People to Future-Proof the Workforce

Harnessing the Power of Young People to Future-Proof the Workforce

By Katherine Follansbee


Struggling to keep up with rapidly changing business and workplace technology? Young people entering the workforce now and in the future might be the solution.

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Data Love

❤️ The US Census Bureau recently released an interactive data map displaying the nation's estimated housing stock in 2023. The map shows total housing unit numbers by state and county and how much that number changed from 2022 to 2023.


❤️ Looking for data about the American labor force? The Economic Policy Institute offers a variety of regularly updated data sets on employment, wages, wage gaps, and benefits and compensation on their website for free! Check it out.

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💻 Webinars

Free Webinar: Leveraging Metrics to Benchmark Performance and Engage Stakeholders

The International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) is offering a free live webinar, "Leveraging Metrics to Benchmark Performance and Engage Stakeholders," at 1 pm EST on Wednesday, June 26. The webinar panel includes our Vice President and Director of Entrepreneurship, Christa O. Franzi, CEcD, and Economic Data and Research Analyst, Angela Hallowell.

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Utilizing Industry and Market Data to Target Market Your Community

Our March 26 webinar, "Utilizing Industry and Market Data to Target Market Your Community," is now available to view on demand courtesy of the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC).

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✈️ Out and About

2024 SEDC Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia

Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) Annual Conference | July 28-30 | Savannah, GA


We are proud to be sponsoring SEDC's Annual Conference this year and will also be presenting a session (we'll share more about that in next month's newsletter!).


If you'll also be attending and would like to schedule a meeting with us, please contact one of our attendees directly:

  • Rob Camoin, CEcD, President and CEO
  • Dan Gundersen, FM, HLM, Senior Vice President
  • Karen Meier, Vice President of Lead Prospecting
  • Dillion Roberts, Director of ProspectEngage™
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Client Buzz

📢 Study of Worthington's Housing Needs Prescribes Infill as Workers, Seniors Priced Out (Worthington, OH)


📢 Barnstable to Discuss Financing Tools for Downtown Improvement (Barnstable, MA)


📢 Keene Passes 'Cottage Court' Ordinance to Promote Small-Scale Development (Keene, NH)

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