We’re not talking about the "culture" of museums and concert halls, but rather the beliefs and attitudes that residents have concerning their communities. While people obviously have their individual opinions, common experiences lead to shared beliefs. For example, residents in communities that …
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Building a Better Partnership with Elected Officials for Community and Economic Development
A good working relationship between elected officials and economic development professionals, board members and volunteers is a key factor for community development success. Smart economic developers gain the trust of local leaders and help them learn how to practice good community and economic …
How’m I Doin? Taking Stock of Your Community
On-going assessment of where a community stands – economically and otherwise, is a good community and economic development and governmental practice. Complacency can be costly, so it's important to anticipate and plan for your community’s future. You may recognize these quotes from different eras: …
