Economy

Highlights

From recovery to reinvention: How America’s cities can lead the way

In the early part of my career, I had the incredible privilege to work for a local government,...

How local governments designate tax-exempt bonds and tax benefits for affordable housing

One of the main reasons the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit enjoys broad support on the political...

The new world of budgets and policies: Excerpt from IWCE 2020 panel discussion

https://youtu.be/nRb_NlcKz1o Local government leaders are still reeling from the financial...

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Getting in the zone

Opportunity zones are attracting investment into low-income areas across the country. How can your community take advantage of this movement?

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Financing to fuel energy savings projects

In an era of tightening budgets, one way many communities are saving costs is by going green. By adopting energy conservation measures (ECMs), cities and counties can keep their coffers and the environment sustainable. Energy savings programs can save municipalities considerable amounts of money, and they are often cost-neutral to implement since the costs are […]

Case Studies

Michigan community strategically invests in long-term economic success

No community achieves success overnight; it takes years of strategic investments, planning and a commitment to placemaking to become a location where talent wants to reside. In Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has developed innovative solutions and tools to help communities of all sizes begin this process to achieve long-term economic prosperity. In […]

Commentary

Energy-efficiency programs for job creation

A recent survey shows that three out of four economists predict a recession by 2021. What can local governments do to reduce unemployment from the next recession? Retail jobs are typically low paying and disappearing due to competition from e-commerce. Competition from low-cost labor in Asia, as well as robots in the U.S., limits manufacturing job growth. […]

Gallery

The 20 fastest growing cities in America

Economic growth varies considerably from city to city, often due to a number of factors. Financial news and information site WalletHub used 17 key measures of growth and decline over a seven-year period to rank 515 cities of different sizes in order of prosperity.These key measures were taken from public and private data and largely […]

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Atlantic City mayor resigns after admitting he stole from youth basketball team

Frank Gilliam Jr. resigned from his post as Atlantic City, N.J.’s mayor after pleading guilty in federal court to stealing a significant amount of money from the youth basketball team he co-founded. Gilliam pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in U.S. District Court, according to The Press of Atlantic City. The charge carries […]

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By the people, for the people

Participatory budgeting engages citizens by letting them allocate city funds towards self-proposed projects

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Pension tension

When altering pension plans to relieve financial pressure, cities must balance realistic funding with satisfying employees

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Shelby County Commission passes $15/hour minimum wage for government workers

Some employees of a Tennessee county will soon be getting a windfall in their bank accounts. On Aug. 26, the Shelby County, Tenn., Commission approved an ordinance that requires the county to pay its employees a minimum of $15 per hour, according to the Daily Memphian. While the commission had passed a resolution requiring the […]

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Chicago government imposes hiring freeze to offset major budget deficit

The country’s third-largest city has imposed a hiring freeze as it faces a major shortfall in its budget. Chicago’s freeze applies to all departments and positions, the Chicago Tribune reports. This affects 3,000 open positions in the city, which covers about 9 percent of Chicago’s workforce. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot applied the freeze as part […]

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Economy

Highlights

From recovery to reinvention: How America’s cities can lead the way

How local governments designate tax-exempt bonds and tax benefits for affordable housing

The new world of budgets and policies: Excerpt from IWCE 2020 panel discussion

Article

Getting in the zone

Article

Financing to fuel energy savings projects

Case Studies

Michigan community strategically invests in long-term economic success

Commentary

Energy-efficiency programs for job creation

Gallery

The 20 fastest growing cities in America

Article

Atlantic City mayor resigns after admitting he stole from youth basketball team

Article

By the people, for the people

Article

Pension tension

Article

Shelby County Commission passes $15/hour minimum wage for government workers

Article

Chicago government imposes hiring freeze to offset major budget deficit

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