City of Thompson, Manitoba
What sort of a city could rise to the occasion and host over 1,500 athletes at short notice for its province’s official Winter Games, when the presumed host city, which had made a successful bid,...
City of Navasota, Texas
In east central Texas in Grimes County, the historic city of Navasota has a well-earned reputation as a hub for entertainment, the arts, music, and more. Founded by railroad workers in 1854 and...
Chippewa Economic Development Corporation
The only full-time, professionally staffed economic development organization dedicated to promoting talent and capital investment in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, the Chippewa Economic Development...
Divert NS
With a mission to improve the environment, economy, and quality of life, Divert NS has been working with Nova Scotians to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover resources since 1996. Headquartered in...
City of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
The City of Prince Albert is a vibrant community of 36,000 residents located in the heartland of northern Saskatchewan. While the area is already home to a wide range of amenities as well as...
City of Belleville, Illinois
As the state’s largest city south of Springfield, Belleville boasts the tagline ‘Capital of Southern Illinois.’ The community of 41,000 enjoys the charm of a small town with the advantages of a...
A Plan for Alberta’s Agriculture
Agriculture is both an economic driver and a social determinant of well-being, as it employs many people while also providing the food supply healthy communities depend on. With one of the world’s...
City of Mont Belvieu, Texas
There is much more to Mont Belvieu, Texas, than first meets the eye. This high-amenity, quality lifestyle enclave just north of Interstate 10 in Chambers County is fast becoming a popular and safe...
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario
Set amidst abundant greenery and the rolling hills of a glacial moraine, Whitchurch-Stouffville offers a peaceful escape from hectic urban life while beckoning visitors with a unique blend of...
City of Pittsburg, California
For Jordan Davis, few things are as gratifying as seeing a community come together and share the same vision. Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Pittsburg, California,...
Tuscaloosa County
Home to the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa has always been a major destination for college football fans. Now, in addition to this longstanding claim to fame, the community has earned a place on...
Sauk County Development Corporation
Sauk County, Wisconsin is a place where small-town charm and the beauty of nature and the outdoors meet to offer a character and way of life that’s a huge draw to residents and tourists alike. Home...
City of Auburn, Alabama
According to local legend, the name for the City of Auburn, Alabama comes from the opening line, “Sweet Auburn, the loveliest village of the plain,” in Oliver Goldsmith’s poem, The Deserted Village....
North Cape Coastal Drive
When Mi’kmaq people greet a visitor with “Pjila’si,” they’re not only saying “Welcome,” they’re saying, “Come in and sit down!” That’s because they truly want to invite non-Indigenous people into...
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
Discussing the many advantages of living and working in Saskatoon, Erin Lawson says that for her, just one reason is the “three-song commute”—the length of time it takes to get just about anywhere...
City of San Luis, Arizona
The City of San Luis, Arizona, on the U.S.-Mexican border, is poised to become a key player in regional commerce and development, capitalizing on its unique position to build a dynamic economy that...
Town of Windsor, Colorado
Windsor, Colorado is a community with abundant natural assets and a warm, welcoming, hometown feel. It is a safe and friendly community that provides its residents with a vibrant quality of life its...
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario
Set amidst abundant greenery and the rolling hills of a glacial moraine, Whitchurch-Stouffville offers a peaceful escape from hectic urban life while beckoning visitors with a unique blend of...
GreenStep
When Angela Nagy was 18, she was hired to coordinate grants to build an interpretive greenway trail along Mission Creek in Kelowna, British Columbia, about four and a half hours northeast of...
City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Across the country, small but growing communities are working hard to invest in local infrastructure to sustain the growth that is taking place. This is particularly true of the city of Sun Prairie,...
Cayuga County
Surrounded by nature and recreational activities, built on a rich history, and overflowing with a wealth of business opportunities, Cayuga County has it all. Nestled between Rochester to the west...
Buying Behaviours in a Changed World
Along with health and safety procedures, vaccine awareness, supply chain issues, and travel advisories, the COVID pandemic has also affected more basic practices, including how consumers are...
Red Deer Regional Airport
The Red Deer Regional Airport, just 10 minutes south of the City of Red Deer, Alberta (population 110,000), is ideally placed; located centrally in the economic corridor between Alberta’s major...
Twin Cities Development Association
Founded in 1985, Twin Cities Development (TCD) supports economic growth within Western Nebraska. The association is always eager to welcome new businesses and supports newcomers like family, TCD...
Town of Berlin, Connecticut
Berlin, Connecticut is on a mission to bring in business. Armed with forward-thinking, pro-business policies and a wealth of advantages, this New England town is making a name for itself among...
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
We recently enjoyed a wide-ranging interview with Steve Bellamy, CEO, and Mary Ellen Davies, Director of Development at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. They spoke about the...
City of Welland, Ontario
Progressive and proactive to its core, the City of Welland is one of Ontario’s finest examples of motivation in action. It is here, in the Rose City, that the feet of hardworking dreamers are...
Arizona Association for Economic Development
Arizona has a remarkable track record when it comes to economic development. In fact, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recently named the Greater Phoenix Economic Council the...
Town of Windsor, Colorado
Although the Town of Windsor, Colorado was not immune to the COVID virus, its economy found a way not only to survive but thrive in the face of it. At the beginning of the pandemic, leaders and...