@entrepreneurialeco.bsky.socialODA to least developed countries fell 1.5% in 2024. The countries that need it most are getting less. Meanwhile the MSME finance gap grew to $5.7T. #entrepreneurialecosystems #globaldev #emergingmarkets #economicdevelopment #impactinvestment
@entrepreneurialeco.bsky.socialA term sheet doesn't look at the business. It looks at the founder's network, their school, their zip code. The best businesses don't always get funded. The best-connected ones do. #entrepreneurialecosystems #founders #impactinvestment #emergingmarkets #economicdevelopment
@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialEverett is on the verge of a major economic shift, with plans to overhaul its B&O tax code and create a $3.5 million reinvestment fund aimed at revitalizing small businesses and public spaces.
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#EverettSnohomishCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #PublicInvestment
@citizenptnewsva.bsky.socialHopewell City could see a significant financial boost as Echo Plexus plans to transform a former mattress factory site into a green energy battery storage facility, potentially generating $120,000 a year for the EDA!
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@citizenptnewsoh.bsky.socialCouncilors in The Plains are debating how to use incentives to shape the impact of potential data centers on their community—should they exclude them or leverage benefits instead?
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#ThePlainsAthensCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #ThePlainsCommunity
@entrepreneurialeco.bsky.socialIf you paid for the invisible work — the care, the cooking, the holding-it-all-together — how much would it be? The economy runs on it and prices none of it. #entrepreneurialecosystems #womenentrepreneurs #socialimpact #economicdevelopment #globaldev
@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialFredericksburg City Council has taken a major step toward the Waldorf Astoria development by approving a resolution that paves the way for crucial roadway negotiations and engineering refinements.
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#FredericksburgCityGillespieCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment
@entrepreneurialeco.bsky.socialA woman with a stronger business gets less money. The appraisal gap isn't about the business — it's about who the system was built to recognize. #entrepreneurialecosystems #womenfounders #impactinvestment #economicdevelopment #emergingmarkets
@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialThe Greenville finance committee has just greenlit three major economic projects following a secretive executive session, while a fully leased speculative building signals booming growth in the region.
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#GreenvilleCounty #SC #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #CommunityGrowth
@citizenptnewsnh.bsky.socialA proposed fourth TIF district could pave the way for a monumental $50 million bond to support the new Department of Public Works and state school redevelopment—are we ready for this game-changer?
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#LaconiaBelknapCounty #NH #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment
@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialThe Plaquemines council could be set to boost its port's budget by $100,000, paving the way for a strategic marketing study that could reshape the future of regional trade.
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#PlaqueminesParish #LA #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #PortInnovation
@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialLandmark Hotel Group is set to transform Pinewood Plaza into a vibrant hub with luxury apartments and upscale dining, investing over $800,000 in improvements that promise to elevate the Coliseum Central district!
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#HamptonHamptonCounty #SC #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment
@citizenptnewspa.bsky.socialA groundbreaking film initiative in Lower Salford aims to streamline production permits while safeguarding community interests—could this be the start of a new era for local filmmaking?
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#LowerSalfordMontgomeryCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #LowerSalfordFilm
@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialCandidates in Morgan Hill clash over infrastructure and healthcare priorities, with plans to balance growth while preserving the town's character.
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#MorganHillSantaClaraCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #MorganHillInfrastructure #WaterSustainability
@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialTensions rise in Humboldt County as residents and developers clash over the future of wind energy, with local voices urging caution against potential risks to agriculture and community.
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#HumboldtCounty #IA #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #CommunitySafety #WindEnergy
@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialKansas City is shaking up its contracting game with new thresholds and a "mega projects" tier aimed at boosting small-business participation—are you ready for the changes?
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#KansasCityWyandotteCounty #KS #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #ContractingReform
@citizenptnewsoh.bsky.socialCleveland is set to transform a 30-acre site near Hopkins Airport into a hub for advanced manufacturing, paving the way for job growth and industrial innovation!
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#ClevelandCuyahogaCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #ClevelandIndustrial #UrbanPlanning #JobCreation
@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialA new measure just passed that will allocate 5% of tax revenue from an immersive entertainment venue to boost infrastructure and community services for neighborhoods nearby!
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#PrinceCounty #MD #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureImprovements
@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialA groundbreaking retail project in Brownsburg could kick off with a massive 500,000 sq ft space and up to 650 jobs, but plans to expand could boost it to 640,000 sq ft and nearly 900 jobs!
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#TownofBrownsburgHendricksCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #JobCreation
@citizenptnewsil.bsky.socialA groundbreaking wind energy project in Peoria County promises to power 160,000 homes, create hundreds of jobs, and boost local schools with significant tax revenue.
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#PeoriaCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #EducationFunding #RenewableEnergy #PeoriaCountyJobs