Tag: equity
New Resource on the Role of Local Elected Officials in Economic Development
May 4, 2017
The National League of Cities (NLC) recently released a guide to help local elected leaders better understand economic development and their role in the process. Produced in partnership with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), What You Should Know 2.0: Elected Leaders and Economi … Read more
Equity and Economic Development: What’s the Connection?
September 9, 2016
There is a renewed interest among many public officials in figuring out how to address intractable economic inequities that continue to exist in the U.S. In response, the UNC School of Government’s Public Executive Leadership Academy (PELA) now includes a session on equitable growth and developmen … Read more