Community Development: Resource Guide

The Agurban

The Agurban& E-zine is a free weekly electronic newsletter distributed by Boomtown Institute. Each week, The Agurban focuses on economic development best practices that Jack Schultz has seen. He shares insights on revitalization, regionalism, developing entrepreneurs and many other economic development issues through examples of communities and organizations that are getting it right. The Agurban highlights the 7& Keys to Big Success in Small Towns and also shares Boomtown Institute's continuing research on America's hometowns.

Angelou Economics

AngelouEconomics advises companies and communities wanting to take advantage of the new economy. They are an economic development consulting firm specializing in the site selection needs of the technology industry and the communities seeking to recruit them.

BusinesSphere (IA)

Comprehensive views of Iowa industry.

Cool Communities

Next Generation Consulting is a market research firm committed to engaging the next generation. They work primarily with companies who want to become great places to work for the next generation; communities that want to attract and keep young professionals and arts organizations who want to develop younger audiences.

Economic Development Marketing Letter

Blane Canada Ltd.'s monthly newsletter on economic development marketing and business retention.

Economic Development Update

A monthly newsletter produced by the Institute for Decision Making that contains many articles of continuing relevance to those involved in economic development.

The Flash (WI)

Read about Forward Wisconsin's marketing activities and upcoming events.

Iowa Developments (IA)

Quick overviews on Iowa business developments.

Visions from the Heartland

The Heartland Center for Leadership Development helps develop local leadership that responds to the challenges of the future. Programs and publications stress the critical role played by local leadership as communities and organizations build capacity for sustainable development.

Wisconsin's Growing (WI)

Expansions, relocations and new business ventures across the state are tracked by Forward Wisconsin in this quarterly summary of Wisconsinbusiness success stories.

YPIowa (IA)

YPIOWA connects and engages young professionals in Iowa to take responsibility for the growth of their community and state. YPIowa educates, communicates and advocates for young professionals.

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