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Economic Development

Securing our Economic Future

This volume covers the ‘Economics of the American Middle Class’; the ‘Geographic Disparities in Economic Opportunity’; and the ‘Geopolitics of the Climate and Energy Challenge and the US Policy Response.’

BY Aspen Economic Strategy Group

Publication

12.10.2020
Economic Development

Equitable Recovery and Resilience in Rural America

Quality of life is largely determined by the characteristics of places, for better or worse. Differences between places drive inequalities in economic opportunity, educational attainment and health outcomes. A Thrive Rural Brief by Brian Dabson.

BY Brian Dabson

Publication

12.08.2020
Economic Development

2020 Spark Grants Awarded to AGLN Fellows

AGLN Fellows are awarded Spark Grants for advancing sustainable and equitable economic growth and financial inclusion.

BY Aspen Global Leadership Network

Blog Post

12.07.2020
Economic Development

Scaling Lending to Entrepreneurs of Color

How can we help entrepreneurs of color on the path to recovery? What is the role of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) as lenders, and what can we do to overcome some of the obstacles these organizations face?

BY The Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy

Video

10.19.2020
Economic Development

Shelter in Rural Places

ROADS 3 Housing PowerPoint Homes have become offices, schools, places of worship and our safe havens since the ...

BY Community Strategies Group & 2 more

Video

09.22.2020
Economic Development

This Labor Day Let’s Reinvent Essential Work

While a tiny virus upended our daily lives, essential workers continued to meet the needs of others despite the risks and burdens.

BY Maureen Conway

Blog Post

09.04.2020
Economic Development

Immigrants and Rural Economies

The YouTube video has English and Spanish subtitles. Click the CC box below the video for subtitles. El video de ...

BY Community Strategies Group

Video

08.19.2020
Economic Development

Working with Minority-Owned Rural Firms through the Pandemic

Still Open For Business PowerPoint Racially and ethnically diverse populations comprise 21 percent of rural Am ...

BY Community Strategies Group

Video

07.22.2020
Economic Development

Championing Rural Initiative: The Rural Development Innovation Group at Four Years

The Rural Development Innovation Group has identified and highlighted what’s working in rural community and economic development, and championed thoughtful policy and investment recommendations, all with the goal of moving rural America forward.

BY Rural Development Innovation Group

Blog Post

07.16.2020
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