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Economic development with a global flavor

The Municipal Posted on May 11, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoMay 11, 2020
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The economy is becoming more global as we speak, and a seminar in Gilbert, Ariz., late last year only drives that point further home. Gilbert’s Office of Economic Development, the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Gilbert Sister Cities sponsored the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged april 2020, arizona, building & construction, economic, gilbert, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Encouraging economic development: Improve PR and communication

The Municipal Posted on June 11, 2014 by The MunicipalJune 3, 2014
Not only do newsletters, websites and videos done in excellence improve a city’s image and function, they contribute greatly to its economic development. Create a “buzz” by making folks aware of all the great services provided by you and your team. (Shutterstock photo)

By TROY KIDDER | Kidder and Co. Inc. One definition of a municipality is “a center for the exchanging of goods and services.” In other words, it’s people and money. Chances are you’re already doing a great job serving the … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged communications, economic, great, media, people, safe, services | Leave a reply

Hydroelectric wonder: the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant

The Municipal Posted on February 3, 2014 by Drema DrudgeFebruary 6, 2014
The Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant in Lewiston, N.Y., is an integral part of upstate New York’s economic foundation. (Photo provided)

When it opened in 1961, the Niagara project was the largest hydropower facility in the western world. Now Niagara is the biggest electricity producer in New York State, generating enough power to light 24 million 100-watt bulbs at once. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged development, economic, new, niagara, plant, power, western, york | Leave a reply

Economic development top priority in 2014

The Municipal Posted on November 15, 2013 by Phoebe MuthartNovember 13, 2013
The city of Staunton, Va., is focusing on several issues in 2014. Economic development and tourism top the list. (Photo provided by Warren Faught)

The new year brings dreams of hopes, challenges and priorities. Many cities are working on major projects, and all are trying to make due with the budgets that they have to work with. In Staunton, Va., City Manager Stephen Owen … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged 2014, budget, city, development, economic, square | Leave a reply

Looking ahead to 2013 Global economy will be the wild card

The Municipal Posted on December 3, 2012 by Dani MolnarNovember 29, 2012
The city of Gladstone, Mo., is undergoing some construction projects this year.

With 2013 looming, cities are looking into the future for the potential to create growth. The Municipal asked mayors of three very different cities to describe their outlooks for their cities under their leadership, and discovered cities that work internationally … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged cities, city, economic, gladstone, international, racine | Leave a reply

Tested by recession one city emerges stronger

The Municipal Posted on May 25, 2012 by Jodi MarlinAugust 16, 2012
Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore

In 2009, Elkhart, Ind., the recreational vehicle capital of the world, became the poster child for a recession that still lingers in several sectors of the national economy. The downturn hit the city early and hard. Almost simultaneously, a state … Continue reading →

Posted in Recession | Tagged city, economic, elkhart, financial, funding, funds, moore, project | Leave a reply

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