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International Economic Development Council: Economic Developer Role Shifting from Deal-Making to Systems Stewardship
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] You're in a meeting about childcare. Not business attraction, not incentives, not site selection. Childcare. Three...
News & Events | EUI: Turning a strong idea into a solid urban project takes more than inspiration. It takes time, expertise, testing
Source: News & Events | EUI Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] With the launch of Call 4 for Innovative Actions, the European Urban Initiative (EUI) is once again stepping in to support cities across...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Turning a Military Base into a Manufacturing Engine with Eric Voyles
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Regional Economies: U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs a welcome development for Canadian businesses
Source: Regional Economies Author: Mario Toneguzzi Date published: 2026-02-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Friday striking down many of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, including some of those levied...
Local Economies (UK): Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Gary Mortimer Date published: 2026-02-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous technology...
Supercool Ltd: The full-speed economy: Does running a hotter economy benefit workers?
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Abi Hynes Date published: 2026-02-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Managing the macroeconomy to achieve strong growth and low inflation is a careful balancing act. Overly restrictive macroeconomic policy –...
What do 100+ Labour Market Research and Policy Reports Tell Us About AI and Occupational Change?
The Impact of AI on Occupations, Roles and Skills I've read 140 UK labour market research and policy documents over the past four months. Here's a precis of what they are saying about AI and occupational change. The Scale and Pace of Change Across all the documents...
Local Economies (UK): 13,000 apprenticeship opportunities created by plan to transform school buildings
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2026-02-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to equip the next generation of construction workers with essential...
Mayor’s press releases: Mayor publishes final draft Budget with record-breaking £1.26bn investment from City Hall in policing and crime prevention
Source: Mayor's press releases Author: 2026-02-19T09:34:51+0000 Date published: 2026-02-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Budget sets out how the Mayor will fund his plans to continue building a fairer, safer, greener and more prosperous...