Economic Development
6 articles
Local events are vital for community economic vitality.
The Ellis Theater's activities alone contributed to a remarkable 31% increase in Philadelphia, Mississippi's sales tax.
Texas Data Centers Boom, Straining Grid and Aquifers
A single large data center in Texas can consume electricity equivalent to 50,000 homes and millions of gallons of water annually.
Mississippi Main Street Communities Generate 878 Jobs in 2024
In 2024, Mississippi Main Street's Designated Communities generated 878 new jobs and spurred over $357 million in public investment, according to Msmainstreet .
Local Leaders Launch Downtown Revitalization Initiatives to Aid Businesses
In Blue Springs, a downtown revitalization plan has broken ground, marking concrete progress for local business support in 2026.
Historic Building Rehabilitation: Fueling Downtown Economic Revival
In Crowley, Louisiana, a 19th-century implement company building, once a dilapidated structure, was transformed into a vibrant rental apartment and commercial space, directly propelling the economic r
Localized support can empower underrepresented entrepreneurs
In 2020, Illinois poured roughly $3 billion into infrastructure grants through its Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.