Key factors in the success of a small economic development program: Randolph County, North Carolina Economic Development Corporation

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The Randolph County Economic Development Corp. (EDC) was named one of the top ten economic development organizations in the US, Canada and UK in 1994 for attracting over $105 million in industrial investments in the county. Its success is attributed to a number of factors which include the absence of government appointees on the EDC board, emphasis on communications and focus on companies that have low-employment, high-investment and are environmentally friendly.

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Recruiting retail investment

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Local officials have traditionally given retail recruitment little priority in the belief that it cannot contribute much to economic development efforts. However, retail investment can also be a very important facet of a local economy as it has many major advantages over other sectors such as manufacturing and office use. An overview of Broomfield, CO's successful 1993 retail recruitment effort is presented.

Retail Stores, Economic aspects, Retail industry, Retail trade, Broomfield, Colorado

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Iowa's proactive strategy for commercial development

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The state of Iowa's agriculture-based economy has a very big impact on retail and service businesses. Moreover, both rural communities and metropolitan areas are dependent in varying degrees to the spending power of farm families. A brief overview of the strategy used by the Washington, IA, Chamber of Commerce to promote local community development and enhance commercial development efforts is presented.

Washington, Iowa

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