Across West Virginia, new development projects are changing the landscape for residents and businesses alike. From revitalized downtowns to expanded industrial parks, these efforts are creating jobs, ...

TIF is a way for local governments to pay for improvements — like roads, water, sewer, fiber, brownfield remediation, downtown revitalization or redevelopment — by using the future increase in ...

The rise of entrepreneurship-led development has led to greater collaboration between economic development and tourism efforts. With fewer people moving, regions must make their communities more ...

Economic development activities can deliver broad value to communities, driving business growth, attracting investment and creating a foundation for prosperity, a point reinforced by the results of a ...

Sen. Jonathan Dismang (third from right) and Rep. Howard Beaty (right) pose with other Republican legislators and Gov. Sarah Sanders at a bill signing ceremony Credit: Brian Chilson In 2026, Arkansans ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Maryland's economic landscape is undergoing a period of ...

In recent years, Sri Lanka has faced multiple crises that have eroded development gains and increased poverty, job, and food insecurity. Despite these challenges, local authorities have been at the ...

Traditional economic development hunts for economic winners and big infrastructure, while ecosystem building focuses on stitching together many disparate parts, yet practitioners increasingly note ...

Gaming tourism has become a significant factor in shaping local economies, attracting visitors eager to experience entertainment and leisure activities. As gaming attractions continue to expand, they ...

Well-planned, well-managed nature-based tourism is a massive development opportunity. Money spent by tourists on activities, transportation, food, and accommodation ripple through local communities.