by Glenn | Apr 27, 2026 | Best practice, Book, Competency, CPD
Today’s the day. The Local and Regional Economic Development Handbook is now available in hardback via amazon. After two years of writing — and thirty-two years of practice behind it — the book is out! I’ve also recorded a ten-minute video walkthrough that...
by Glenn | Apr 27, 2026 | EXTERNAL NEWS
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: Colombia and the Netherlands governments; C40 Cities; ICLEI. What: Cities around the world are...
by Glenn | Apr 23, 2026 | Best practice, Business engagement, Enterprise
What Every Economic Development Practitioner Needs to Know About Business Finance Enterprise support is one of the most well-intentioned areas of economic development work — and one of the most frequently misdirected. We celebrate entrepreneurship, fund business...
by Glenn | Apr 23, 2026 | EXTERNAL NEWS
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The project was delivered by the North East Automotive Alliance, alongside the Port of Tyne, Oxa, and a consortium...
by Glenn | Apr 23, 2026 | EXTERNAL NEWS
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2026-04-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Homes England has formally launched the National Housing Bank, a new government-backed public finance institution designed to...
