Small Town Economic Development

2017-05-15 Political Science

Author : Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III,
Release : 2017-05-15
Genre : Political Science
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Download or read book Small Town Economic Development written by Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III,. This book was released on 2017-05-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We tend to associate small town economic development with the decline of the rural United States--empty houses, shuttered shops and rusting factories. A common diagnosis of sluggish small town recovery is their lack of lifestyle amenities that attract new residents and businesses. Yet many small towns have shown progress and potential in recent years. This collection of recent articles by experts presents stories of small-town America's struggle and describes innovations and practices behind successful revivals.

Small Town and Rural Economic Development

2000-04-30 Business & Economics

Author : Peter V. Schaeffer
Release : 2000-04-30
Genre : Business & Economics
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Download or read book Small Town and Rural Economic Development written by Peter V. Schaeffer. This book was released on 2000-04-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Similar to large cities, rural towns have undergone dramatic change since mid-century. The decline in retailing, changes in manufacturing, and jobs moving abroad have had a tremendous impact. Yet while rural and industrial areas have similar concerns about adjusting to a changing economy, successful urban strategies cannot be blindly transferred to rural areas. Nor can rural areas be considered homogeneous. They differ in ethnic makeup, industrial structure, topography, and natural and human resources. Appreciating the diversity of rural areas, this book presents case studies from different industries, regions, and cultures, providing examples of the activity in small town and rural development, and reflecting on how these strategies might be pursued elsewhere. This collection provides examples of communities that have attempted to affect their future. Telling the stories of small towns that do not attract the attention of national media, this book celebrates the success, creativity, and vision of rural residents. Also included are examples of less effective rural development initiatives, which can be lessons to analyze and avoid mistakes. Ultimately, what is best in small town and rural development is the result of community engagement. This volume will help people to begin, or strengthen, that process of engagement.

Economic Development for Small Communities and Rural Areas

1990 Political Science

Author : Phillip D. Phillips
Release : 1990
Genre : Political Science
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Download or read book Economic Development for Small Communities and Rural Areas written by Phillip D. Phillips. This book was released on 1990. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to provide an introductory understanding of challenges, goals, processes, and procedures for economic developers, particularly economic development volunteers, in rural areas and small towns. Chapter 1 defines economic development and basic terms. Chapter 2 describes major economic, social, and demographic trends that influence the development prospects of small communities and rural areas. Chapter 3 discusses 10 common denominators of success for development organizations and steps in getting started. Common problems are addressed in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 reviews the basics of site selection and describes a 12-step process. Chapter 6 discusses in detail a strategic planning process that is composed of a cycle of eight steps. Focus of Chapter 7 is on the rationale behind targeting and on data sources and techniques to select target industries. Chapter 8 provides information on business retention, expansion, and creation programs. Chapter 9 describes a comprehensive approach to marketing as applied to economic development based on the strategic planning and targeting frameworks and an understanding of the site selection process presented in earlier chapters. Each chapter concludes with references to books, articles, and organizations that are particularly relevant to the topics covered. Twenty exhibits supplement the text, and a 107-item annotated bibliography lists relevant books, articles, government publications, and development organizations. The book is intended to be a useful reference book for local government officials, community leaders, educators, and others involved in the community economic development field. (YLB)

Rethinking Rural

2014 Business & Economics

Author : Don E. Albrecht
Release : 2014
Genre : Business & Economics
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Download or read book Rethinking Rural written by Don E. Albrecht. This book was released on 2014. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vastness and isolation of the American West forged a dependence on scarce natural resources especially water, forests, fish, and minerals. Today, the internet is shaping another revolution, and it promises both obstacles and opportunity. Seeking to understand the impact of a global society on western small towns, the author, director of the Western Rural Development Center at Utah State University, conducted strategic planning roundtables in thirteen states. The gatherings brought three major concer

The Economic Survival of America's Isolated Small Towns

2015-06-26 Political Science

Author : Gerald L. Gordon
Release : 2015-06-26
Genre : Political Science
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Download or read book The Economic Survival of America's Isolated Small Towns written by Gerald L. Gordon. This book was released on 2015-06-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The economic history of the recent decade has been volatile at best, and devastating at its worst. The effects have tended to be most severe in the small, isolated towns of America. The Economic Survival of America's Isolated Small Towns presents a detailed discussion of the economic challenges facing these small towns, looking at why some have sur

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