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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Economic Development Administration (EDA) with strong bipartisan support. 3891) , the first in 20 years, is included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (S. Planning activities related devising, implementing, and updating a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) are eligible for funding.

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How Municipalities Can Drive Local Economic Development

GovPilot

With the cultural shift to a “work from anywhere” mentality, as well as the recent passage of the Infrastructure Bill, there are many reasons for municipal governments to be excited about local economic development and the adaptation of civil society.

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AWS launches Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance Program in Brazil

AWS Public Sector Blog

Since its launch in 2023, the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance has already engaged 1050 educational institutions and more than 250,000 learners worldwide. This expansion aims to meet local workforce needs and support regional economic development.

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AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance expands to Texas

AWS Public Sector Blog

This alignment of education, workforce, and economic development goals fits perfectly with the goals of the Tech Alliance and provides a unique partnership opportunity with the state. AWS has a long history of collaborating with organizations in Texas to advance workforce development and skills attainment initiatives.

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Property Tax Exemptions for Community & Economic Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

This blog post attempts to identify which of these property tax breaks that might be relevant to a local government’s community and economic development plans. Here is the list of exemptions that are most likely to be relevant to a local government’s community and economic development activities. Okay, enough background.

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Community building versus economic development

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Plus they have a bias against development to begin with, think developers are monsters because they make profits, etc. Building a local economy -- I say there is a difference between building a local economy and economic development. Most economic development planners don't know the difference.

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AWS skills training programs open doors to tech careers for Virginia workers

AWS Public Sector Blog

We have been happy to provide technology training opportunities that map directly to in-demand careers through our Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing program and other AWS-led initiatives in the state,” said Roger Wehner, director of economic development at AWS. Fiber optic cables are the reason you’re reading this on your computer right now.