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A Bangkok property developer is putting $28 million toward helping small businesses grow up to 10 times their size. The program aims to strengthen Thailand's economy while building stronger communities.
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.
A Pacific island nation just secured its first development partnership to put local businesses in the driver's seat. Saudi Arabia's development fund is backing Palauan entrepreneurs with $15 million in financing designed to grow their economy from the ground up.
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.
Every dollar spent at a small business does triple duty—employing neighbors, supporting local charities, and funding community projects. With 36 million small businesses now employing 60 million Americans, shopping local has never mattered more.
Ghana is expanding its District Development Data Platform to help local governments make faster, smarter decisions using real-time information. The digital tool is already improving how communities plan and track progress across the country.
Ethiopia's partnership with the African Development Bank just hit a major milestone with 24 active projects worth $1.21 billion bringing real change to communities. The investment spans energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and private business development across the country.
A district in India just became the first in the country to create a government-backed foundation that channels corporate donations directly into local development. Major companies have already committed millions in support for students, job training, and community projects.
A Ghanaian company just took over one of the nation's major gold mines with plans to build an airport, roads, and hospitals. The move signals a historic shift toward local ownership of Ghana's natural resources.
A Ghanaian company's takeover of the Damang Mine signals a new era of local control over natural resources and job creation. Residents can expect improved schools, roads, and employment opportunities as part of the transition.
Ethiopia is investing in digital infrastructure to become Africa's content creation gateway, hosting its first African Social Media Influencers Summit. The initiative aims to connect creators across the continent and harness their power to shape policy and drive development.
A Ghanaian-owned mining company is investing $20 million over five years in its local communities, proving that homegrown firms can lead the nation's mineral sector with integrity. Heath Goldfields is putting $1 million annually into each of four communities for education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Edo State is handing construction equipment directly to its 18 local councils, cutting through red tape to fix roads faster. Each community will get graders, excavators, and rollers to tackle their own infrastructure needs.
A small Indiana county just proved that investing in local businesses creates real community change. Orange County's economic development program handed out $50,000 in grants to eight entrepreneurs who are building something special.
Progreso, Texas created its first economic development corporation to bring in new investors and help existing small businesses access financial resources. The move signals a fresh start for a community ready to grow.
While social media claims every business needs viral content to succeed, thousands of neighborhood shops prove otherwise. From tailors to salons, local businesses are growing through trust and consistency instead of trending reels.
Two nonprofit institutions in Delaware County employ roughly 9,000 people and anchor the local economy alongside hundreds of other mission-driven organizations. This often-overlooked sector brings stability, imports funding, and creates jobs less vulnerable to economic shocks.
Nigeria's new grassroots initiative will support 10 million citizens through targeted economic development in over 8,800 local wards. The program maps each community's main industry to deliver tailored government assistance where it's needed most.
Nigeria is shifting from donor-dependent imports to local manufacturing of life-saving vitamin supplements that help pregnant women have healthier babies. The move could make essential prenatal care accessible to millions more expectant mothers across Africa's most populous nation.
Migration experts are pushing Ghana to transform how it uses remittances sent home by citizens abroad. With structured investment systems and government trust-building, billions in yearly transfers could fuel sustainable development instead of just covering daily expenses.
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