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7 Lessons for Enterprise and FDI Support from a Programme Review

7 Lessons for Enterprise and FDI Support from a Programme Review

by Glenn | Jun 29, 2025 | Best practice, Enterprise, Evaluation, FDI, Inward Investment, Performance

A couple of years ago I helped a region review its approach to enterprise and business growth and inward investment promotion. One of my key observations was that – this region is renowned for being a tech and business success, but in reality this success was in...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Economic Development Agencies and Teams

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Economic Development Agencies and Teams

by Glenn | Jun 29, 2025 | Best practice, Organisational development, Professional development

Economic Development Agencies (EDAs) and Teams play a crucial role in fostering sustainable growth and improving quality of life. But what separates the truly impactful agencies and teams from the rest?  Drawing on my Ph.D. research into what makes these...

Inward Investment Insight: Amazon’s “£40 Billion Investment” in UK

by Glenn | Jun 26, 2025 | EXTERNAL NEWS

Source: Inward Investment Insight Author: Adam Breeze Date published: 2025-06-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end]...
Curious? A personal message from the founder

Curious? A personal message from the founder

by Glenn | Jun 25, 2025 | Background, Future challenges, General

Hi Economic Developer! Curious? What is Economic Development World? My name is Glenn Athey – I’ve spent a career in local, city and regional economic development here in the UK. You might know me from my LinkedIn presence – where I write...
Workforce Skills Challenges for Local and Regional Economic Development

Workforce Skills Challenges for Local and Regional Economic Development

by Glenn | Jun 25, 2025 | Professional development, Skills

An Analysis of Skill Weaknesses and Professional Development Challenges in Local and Regional Economic Development Across Select Nations The skills challenge for economic development activities and services Economic development officers and managers serve as pivotal...
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