Durham, NC has used public-private partnerships and unique funding mechanisms to promote economic sustainability through: small business development, entrepreneurial incubation, and job creation and placement.
Business Forward is a community-wide initiative that involves a wide range of partners that affect the business climate in Brooklyn Park...
The city of Arvada, CO developed a business retention and economic development plan that can be adapted for use by any community.
To help communities after a disaster, the International Economic Development Council developed RestoreYourEconomy.org where resources can be added.