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September 2024

A puzzle in the shape of a house with a piece in the middle missing in front of rural farmland illustrates missing middle housing

How to Encourage Construction of 'Missing Middle' Homes in Rural America

By Robert J. O'Brien


Learn about one builder’s experience developing a missing middle home in Vermont and what rural communities can do to participate in, incentivize, and promote the construction of more missing middle housing.

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A colorful word cloud features the reasons company executives have said they are relocating their headquarters, including proximity, lower, access, favorable, strategic, operational, business, Texas, environment, costs, tax, and more.

Why Companies Move: Understanding What Drives Corporate Relocation

By Dillion Roberts


In the last few years, a corporate relocation trend has emerged involving US companies of all sizes. Learn why companies are moving and what you can do to attract them to your community or prevent existing companies from leaving.

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A solar eclipse over a pastoral farm setting illustrates the potential for unique agriexperiences.

What the Solar Eclipse Can Teach Us About 'Agriexperiences' (And How to Create Them)

By Katherine Follansbee


Hospitality providers located in the path of totality of the 2024 solar eclipse reported record-high profits during the event, shining a light (pun intended) on the business opportunities associated with β€œagriexperiences.”

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A model of a new development sits on a table with icons depicting positive data points overlaid.

Showcase the Benefits of Your Real Estate Project With an Economic Impact Analysis

By Connor Allen


A comprehensive economic impact analysis can be a powerful tool for real estate developers seeking necessary approvals for their projects by demonstrating its potential benefits to the community.

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An animated slideshow of images shows hands forming the shape of a heart over images of different US towns and cities.

What Does 'Quality of Life' Mean to Economic Developers? (Part 1)

By Michelle Black


Quality of life is a crucial element of a community’s economic growth and success. In this first article in a two-part series, learn about the different factors economic developers use to determine a community's quality of life.

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Unlocking Business Potential: Who Helps Your Community Grow?
By Karen Meier


Do you know all the players in your community who help attract and retain businesses and workers? Get to know the organizations that help ensure your city, state, or region remains a competitive and attractive place for business investment and growth.

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A hand holding a small green sprout is surrounded by symbols of multiple religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Shinto

The Positive Impact of Churches on Economic Development

By Charles Quinichett


Although sometimes overlooked by economic developers as potential resources and partners, churches have been doing economic development work in their communities for decades.

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Three photos show a park, a meeting room and office space within The Hub coworking space in Olean, NY

Project Profile: Economic Development Strategies in Cattaraugus County, NY


The Olean Business Development Corporation hired Camoin Associates to develop strategies for attracting and retaining a qualified workforce while also creating a nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystem within the county.

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Camoin Happenings

πŸš€ It's Out of this World! Space-Based Economic Development Session Video Now Available

Link to the Space-Based Economic Development session video on YouTube (the video has captions)

Check out the video for Camoin Associates' sold-out plenary session at the Southern Economic Development Council's (SEDC) Annual Conference in July 2024: "Space-Based Economic Development: The Race to the Stars."


The session was hosted by our Senior Vice President, Dan Gundersen, FM, HLM, with special guests Kelli Kedis Ogborn (Space Foundation) and Alex MacDonald (NASA). The fascinating conversation covered the space economy and business opportunities in low-earth orbit, lunar surface development, interplanetary exploration, and the jobs, investments, and benefits that can be realized on Earth.

✈️ Out and About

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Future InSight 2024 Indiana MPO and IARC Conference
October 15-17 | Indianapolis, IN


Camoin Associates Project Manager Katherine Follansbee will attend this year's conference and co-present a breakout session about talent attraction with a focus on childcare with Cheryl Morphew, President of Morphew Consulting, and Jim Tidd, Executive Director of the Miami County Economic Development Authority. The session starts at 4 pm on Tuesday, October 15.


If you'll be at the conference and would like to learn more about Camoin Associates' services, please contact Katherine directly to schedule a quick meeting or drop by our table in the exhibit area.

πŸ’Ό Job Opportunity

We're Hiring! Economic Data and Research Analyst (Remote). Click to learn more.
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Client Buzz

πŸ“’ Chamber of Business and Industry to Roll Out First Economic Development Strategic Plan on October 9 (Centre County, PA)


πŸ“’ Study Outlines Negative Impact of Great Meadow Closure (Washington County, NY)


πŸ“’ Lee Health Continues to Drive Economic Growth in Lee County Through Operations and Capital Investments (Lee County, FL)


πŸ“’ Going Public: Conversation With New SE Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. CEO Shad Burner (Cape Girardeau, MO)


πŸ“’ Henrico EDA Establishes Global Business Gateway Initiative to Attract International Firms (Henrico, VA)


πŸ“’ Women to Watch: Kristina Cannon is at the Forefront of Skowhegan's Revitalization (Skowhegan, ME)


πŸ“’ Zanesville Named Second Most Charming Small Town in USA, Study Finds (Zanesville, OH)


πŸ“’ Culpeper County Economic Development Receives Two 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards, Nominated for Top Award (Culpeper County, VA)


πŸ“’ Henrico EDA Earns 4 Awards from International Council (Henrico, VA)


πŸ“’ Prince William County Wins Four IEDC Excellence Awards (Prince William County, VA)

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