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A Georgia city restaffed its economic development office after seven months and shifted focus to helping the 90% of local businesses with fewer than 20 employees thrive. The team is connecting with Hispanic business owners, honoring legacy companies, and working with nearly full occupancy across retail and industrial spaces.
Italy just delivered €70 million to support Ethiopia's ambitious economic transformation, part of a growing wave of international confidence in the country's reform agenda. The partnership signals real momentum in Ethiopia's journey toward economic stability and growth.
Ethiopia is securing stronger partnerships with the World Bank and Italy to support its ambitious economic reform program. The trilateral meeting marks a major step toward coordinated international support for the country's development goals.
A new study from West Virginia University reveals that supporting women entrepreneurs in rural areas creates jobs and drives economic growth. Researchers found that childcare access and financial support are key to unlocking rural women's business potential.
The University of North Dakota just joined an elite group of fewer than 100 universities recognized nationally for driving real economic growth in their communities. The school's partnerships generated nearly $2 billion in economic activity and supported 17,000 jobs last year alone.
The Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley is celebrating three decades of helping cancer patients with their 36th Annual Angel Gala this April. The event brings together survivors, supporters, and donors to honor the community that makes free cancer care possible.
Government cost of living supports in Ireland helped pull thousands of families back from the poverty line, with child poverty dropping notably. The progress shows how targeted aid can make a real difference during tough economic times.
A groundbreaking survey of 10,000 people across 10 countries reveals overwhelming support for environmental protection, even if it means slower economic growth. The findings show people want bold government action, not small tweaks, to reshape economies around people and planet.
Safaricom Ethiopia and UN-Habitat are investing $300,000 to build 100 business kiosks across Addis Ababa, creating income opportunities for over 200 vulnerable residents. The partnership brings together private companies, government, and development organizations to tackle unemployment and support economic inclusion.
St. Petersburg College just proved community colleges are economic powerhouses, generating $3.5 billion for Tampa Bay and supporting one in every 60 jobs in the region. The numbers show what happens when students learn job-ready skills that match what local employers actually need.
A groundbreaking West Virginia University study reveals that rural communities supporting women entrepreneurs see significantly stronger economic growth. The research identifies affordable childcare and financial access as game-changing factors for rural business success.
Amazon's latest economic impact report reveals the company now supports roughly 2 million jobs across America, with major investments reaching beyond big cities into rural communities. The tech giant is using AI to create new workforce opportunities while expanding its footprint in states like Texas.
The City of Ventura is celebrating Small Business Week with free workshops, resource fairs, and year-round support programs designed to help local entrepreneurs thrive. From expert-led planning sessions to one-on-one guidance, the city is investing in the backbone of its economy.
The European Union has resumed financial support to Ethiopia with over $150 million in funding, signaling renewed confidence in the nation's reform efforts. The investment targets energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and support for women-led businesses across the country.
Argentina is poised to achieve three consecutive years of economic expansion for the first time since 2008, emerging as a bright spot in a struggling region. The World Bank projects 3.6% growth this year and 3.7% in 2026, outpacing neighbors Brazil and Mexico.
A breast cancer survivor in Coryell County launched a new support group to help others facing the disease. The group offers a safe space for patients, survivors, and families to connect and heal together.
David Jinkens, a founding board member who helped launch California's premier economic development organization in 1980, just received its highest honor for a lifetime of strengthening communities. The South Lake Tahoe City Council member and retired city manager will receive the 2026 Local Economic Development Champion Award for transforming his region's economy over four decades.
Five Nigerian states are ending economic isolation to form a single powerhouse market. Governor Peter Mbah calls it "the awakening of an economic giant" that will transform regional prosperity.
After nearly 60 years of communist economic control, Cuba's government has approved sweeping reforms allowing private businesses, banks, and real estate development. The island nation is opening its doors to private enterprise in response to economic struggles that leaders admit aren't all caused by outside pressure.
International financial institutions are now pointing to Ghana as a success story after the nation's remarkable economic turnaround. President Mahama says the country has become a reference point for other African nations seeking economic stability.
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