What We Do

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Economic Development, What We Do, Research Areas, Evidence Based Strategies
What standards make sense for economic development tax incentives?
Four friends enjoy walking across a city street
Education & Workforce Development, Economic Development, What We Do, Working With Communities, Evidence Based Strategies, Explore Our Data and Resources
Policies for Place report shows how to make sustainable investments in communities
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What We Do
Place-based initiative celebrates six achievements for its sixth anniversary
Welcome sign for Marshall, Michigan, which is near the proposed Ford battery megasite
Economic Development, What We Do, Research Areas, Evidence Based Strategies
Analysis: State incentives for Ford battery plant in Michigan should yield solid returns
Timothy J. Bartik
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Economic Development, Job Quality & Economic Security, What We Do, Research Areas
Brad Hershbein discusses place-based effects of recessions in new video
Brad J. Hershbein
Promise
Education & Workforce Development, Economic Development, What We Do, Research Areas, Working With Communities
Promise Programs Are Getting the Job Done 
Bridget Timmeney