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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Planning and Technical Assistance supports the short-term planning and longer-term strategy formation efforts of organizations within designated Economic Development Districts (EDDs) , states, local governments, sub-state planning regions, institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal organizations, and other eligible entities.

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. These agreements also make sustainable purchasing easier for smaller organizations, including local governments and school districts.”

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One Working Capital Management Strategic Tool: Interfund Transfers

Death and Taxes

Working capital management is a managerial strategy that monitors and uses current assets (e.g., cash, accounts receivable, and inventory) and current liabilities (e.g., accounts payable and notes payable) to ensure smooth operations. By Michelle Lofton and Mikhail Ivonchyk.

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How to Prevent and Reduce Illegal Dumping

Center for Community Progress

A local government might clean up a dumping site only to get a call a few weeks later about more trash and debris in the same place. And Illegal dumpers are hard to find and hold accountable, so they often return. Walker, Director of the Department of Public Works in Camden, New Jersey. “It