Macon-Bibb assessment points out strengths and weaknesses of community

By LINDA S. MORRIS — lmorris@macon.com

The Telegraph 

The first phase of a community and economic development planning project to help build a business plan for Macon-Bibb County was released Wednesday.

The competitive assessment portion of the project was led by Atlanta-based Market Street Services, a national community and economic development consulting firm.



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CVEP: “More leads than we can handle”

BY KEN ALAN
The Public Record

The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next year. After a slow start, the organization really took off in 2009 when it created a comprehensive economic blueprint for the region. If you’re not familiar with CVEP, explaining its wide range of economic development responsibilities can be a bit overwhelming.

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Business boom continues for Decatur

By Shumuriel Ratliff
News 48

DECATUR, AL (WAFF) -
Some changes are on the way for the city of Decatur. The planning commission met Tuesday and voted to possibly bring in two new restaurants to the area. A move that city officials hope will keep the area growing and bring more people to Decatur.

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With new CEO, change is coming at GLI

John R. Karman III
Louisville Business Journal


In case you hadn’t been paying close attention, Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce, has a new president and CEO.

Craig Richard , a 49-year-old Houston native, took the reins there in January, replacing Joe Reagan , who now leads the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association.

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Farmer: Opportunity Austin 3.0 targets Austin's growth pains

By Dan Zehr
Austin American - Statesman

In 2003, with Central Texas mired in the fallout of the dot-com bust, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce created a foundation designed to help raise money and direct spending for special business development projects.

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Gov. Nixon signs Missouri Works legislation to continue economic growth in the Show-Me State

Office of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon
Press Release

Strategic incentives and job training programs will help create jobs and strengthen Missouri's workforce
Gov. Nixon signs Missouri Works legislation to continue economic growth in the Show-Me State

JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon today signed House Bill 184 and House Bill 196 which implement Missouri Works, a comprehensive strategy to support economic growth and create career opportunities for Missourians.

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