The Czech Economic Development Certification Program sought to solve a challenge that many countries face

As the largest city in and capital of Mississippi, the City of Jackson is home to more than 170,000 residents

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Cost and availability of land continue to be identified as the top barriers facing economic development; lack of capital has replaced the lack of building availability as the third most common barrier.

Portland officials believe that this approach not only produced a more effective economic development plan for a lower cost, but also improved citizen engagement.