This document discusses the concepts of redistribution and economic growth, and the relationship between the two. It defines redistribution as the transfer of economic resources from wealthier to poorer individuals through policies like taxation and welfare. Economic growth is defined as the increase in production of goods and services over time, often measured by GDP. The document explores the debate around whether redistribution promotes or hinders growth, noting arguments on both sides. It also outlines different forms redistribution can take, such as progressive taxation, education/health investments, land reform, and public goods provision. The conclusion is that while scholars disagree on the impact, certain types of redistributive policies like education spending and public finance can potentially increase both social justice and economic growth.
This document discusses fiscal policy and its objectives. It provides information on fiscal policy tools used by governments to influence economic growth, employment and prices. The key objectives of fiscal policy are mobilizing resources, accelerating economic growth, minimizing income inequality, increasing employment opportunities, and maintaining price stability. Examples of fiscal tools include taxation, public expenditure, borrowing. The document also summarizes Indian fiscal policy goals of rapid growth, employment expansion, reducing disparities.
Economic growth and economic development and the differencesAquatix Pharma
Economic growth refers to an increase in a country's real GDP or output, measured quantitatively. It does not necessarily improve living standards. Economic development is a broader concept that involves qualitative progress such as improved literacy, life expectancy, and standards of living. Development measures progress using indexes like the Human Development Index that account for social and environmental factors beyond just GDP. True economic development leads to sustainable gains for society as a whole, while growth can sometimes only benefit a small group.
The document discusses India's economic liberalization that began in 1991. It overviews the key reforms like abolishing industrial licensing, liberalizing the MRTP Act, allowing private sector entry into industries previously reserved for public sector, allowing more foreign direct investment and trade. The reforms aimed to transform India from a socialist to a market-based economy and achieve higher growth. Major sectors like industry, services, agriculture and banking saw significant changes and growth due to the liberalization.
Lewis theory, Rani-Fie-Lewis Theory on unlimited supplies of Labour and Todaro Model of Rural Urban Migration are famous theories on Rural_Urban Migration in Development economics
The Kaldor-Hicks Compensation Principle was given by British Economists Nicholas Kaldor And Noble laureate John Hicks. Both are famous for giving their contribution to economic concepts in the existing knowledge of literature.
The document summarizes Kuznets' hypothesis that income inequality within countries initially rises and then falls with economic development. It provides evidence from Kuznets' 1955 study showing higher inequality in less developed countries (LDCs) like India compared to developed countries (DCs) like the UK and US. Kuznets attributed the inverted-U shape relationship between development and inequality to structural changes in early industrialization benefiting high-income groups before policies and social changes in later stages reduced the gap. The document also discusses measures of inequality like the Gini coefficient and debates around Kuznets' hypothesis.
This document discusses the concepts of redistribution and economic growth, and the relationship between the two. It defines redistribution as the transfer of economic resources from wealthier to poorer individuals through policies like taxation and welfare. Economic growth is defined as the increase in production of goods and services over time, often measured by GDP. The document explores the debate around whether redistribution promotes or hinders growth, noting arguments on both sides. It also outlines different forms redistribution can take, such as progressive taxation, education/health investments, land reform, and public goods provision. The conclusion is that while scholars disagree on the impact, certain types of redistributive policies like education spending and public finance can potentially increase both social justice and economic growth.
This document discusses fiscal policy and its objectives. It provides information on fiscal policy tools used by governments to influence economic growth, employment and prices. The key objectives of fiscal policy are mobilizing resources, accelerating economic growth, minimizing income inequality, increasing employment opportunities, and maintaining price stability. Examples of fiscal tools include taxation, public expenditure, borrowing. The document also summarizes Indian fiscal policy goals of rapid growth, employment expansion, reducing disparities.
Economic growth and economic development and the differencesAquatix Pharma
Economic growth refers to an increase in a country's real GDP or output, measured quantitatively. It does not necessarily improve living standards. Economic development is a broader concept that involves qualitative progress such as improved literacy, life expectancy, and standards of living. Development measures progress using indexes like the Human Development Index that account for social and environmental factors beyond just GDP. True economic development leads to sustainable gains for society as a whole, while growth can sometimes only benefit a small group.
The document discusses India's economic liberalization that began in 1991. It overviews the key reforms like abolishing industrial licensing, liberalizing the MRTP Act, allowing private sector entry into industries previously reserved for public sector, allowing more foreign direct investment and trade. The reforms aimed to transform India from a socialist to a market-based economy and achieve higher growth. Major sectors like industry, services, agriculture and banking saw significant changes and growth due to the liberalization.
Lewis theory, Rani-Fie-Lewis Theory on unlimited supplies of Labour and Todaro Model of Rural Urban Migration are famous theories on Rural_Urban Migration in Development economics
The Kaldor-Hicks Compensation Principle was given by British Economists Nicholas Kaldor And Noble laureate John Hicks. Both are famous for giving their contribution to economic concepts in the existing knowledge of literature.
The document summarizes Kuznets' hypothesis that income inequality within countries initially rises and then falls with economic development. It provides evidence from Kuznets' 1955 study showing higher inequality in less developed countries (LDCs) like India compared to developed countries (DCs) like the UK and US. Kuznets attributed the inverted-U shape relationship between development and inequality to structural changes in early industrialization benefiting high-income groups before policies and social changes in later stages reduced the gap. The document also discusses measures of inequality like the Gini coefficient and debates around Kuznets' hypothesis.
foreign trade as an engine of economic growthMitikaAnjel
Foreign trade acts as an "engine" of economic growth in three key ways: 1) It enlarges a country's market for exports, leading to greater production and utilization of resources; 2) Expanding exports provides more employment opportunities and economies of scale, lowering costs; 3) Access to global markets encourages innovation as businesses compete with international counterparts, improving efficiency and productivity. For example, the opening of the Suez Canal increased India's exports of commercial crops like cotton and tea, fueling economic growth. Export processing zones also create jobs and incomes, stimulating demand and further domestic manufacturing. Overall, specialization, competition and technological adoption spurred by foreign trade can power economic expansion.
This document provides information on national income in India and its estimation methodology. It discusses that national income refers to the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It then describes the two methods used to estimate India's national income - the product method and income method. It also provides details on India's economic growth performance during each of its Five Year Plans since the first plan in 1951, including the growth rates achieved for national income and per capita income.
This document discusses monetary and fiscal policy in India. It defines monetary policy as the central bank's use of tools like interest rates, reserve requirements, open market operations etc. to regulate money supply and achieve objectives like full employment and price stability. The key monetary policy tools discussed are bank rate, cash reserve ratio, statutory liquidity ratio, repo rate, and open market operations. Fiscal policy refers to the government's use of taxing and spending tools to impact the economy. The major fiscal policy tools covered are the deficit, public expenditure, taxation, and public debt.
The Schumpeterian model of economic growth focuses on innovation as the driving force. It presents a cyclical process where entrepreneurs introduce new innovations or improvements, breaking the circular flow. This leads to profits, growth, and imitations by other firms. Eventually, the innovations are adopted widely and profits decline, leading to economic downturn. The model predicts capitalism will eventually be replaced by socialism as liberalism and dissatisfaction with the system grow over time.
1. Market failure occurs when the conditions for perfect competition are not met, resulting in inefficient resource allocation. Some causes of market failure include monopoly, externalities, public goods, imperfect information, and non-existent markets.
2. Externalities occur when the actions of one economic unit unintentionally impact another in an uncompensated way, such as pollution from factories. This leads to a divergence between private and social costs/benefits.
3. For goods with public goods characteristics of non-rivalry and non-excludability, like national defense, there is no market mechanism to efficiently allocate resources, as they cannot be priced. This results in underprovision of public goods.
The IMF is an organization of 186 countries that works to foster global monetary cooperation and secure financial stability. It provides policy advice and financing to help countries achieve macroeconomic stability. The IMF tracks global economic trends, warns of potential problems, and shares expertise to help countries address economic difficulties. It supports members through policy advice, research, loans, and technical assistance. The IMF aims to ensure the stability of the international monetary system and help members promote growth and alleviate poverty.
Schumpeterian theory views economic development as resulting from "new combinations" introduced through innovations. These innovations disrupt equilibrium and are introduced by entrepreneurs seeking profits. Entrepreneurs are financed through bank credit expansion, fueling investment and economic growth. However, this leads to a boom-bust cycle as old industries are displaced. Over time, capitalism decays due to weakening entrepreneurship, family institutions, and property rights, transitioning toward socialism. Critics argue Schumpeter overstates the role of idealized innovators and the cyclical nature of innovation-driven changes.
Inequality, Economic Growth and Developmenttutor2u
The document discusses inequality, economic growth, and development. It covers several topics: Kuznets and income inequality; real income growth in the USA and top income shares; a global perspective on inequality between 1988-2008 showing rising incomes for the middle class in China and India. It also discusses the root causes of inequality like less progressive tax systems and market failures in education and housing. Strategies to reduce inequality include investing in education, pursuing inclusive pro-poor growth policies, and microfinance. Overall, the document examines inequality from various economic perspectives and proposes approaches to promote shared prosperity across populations.
This document discusses various measures used to assess economic development. It defines Gross National Product (GNP) as the value of goods and services produced in a country plus those produced abroad. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is defined as the value of all goods and services produced locally or by foreign companies within a country. The Human Development Index (HDI) measures life expectancy, education levels, and income to assess overall human development. The document also outlines characteristics of developed, newly industrialized, and least developed countries.
Harris-Todaro Migration Model and it's Applicability in BangladeshMohaiminul Islam
This document presents on the Harris-Todaro Migration Model and its applicability in Bangladesh. It provides background on the model, which was developed in response to rural-urban migration despite high urban unemployment. The model predicts that expected incomes across rural and urban sectors will equalize when factoring informal work. While the model applies to Bangladesh due to wage differentials and higher earning potential in cities, push factors like natural disasters and marriage are also significant drivers of migration in Bangladesh. Therefore, the Harris-Todaro model explains some migration patterns but not completely for Bangladesh.
The document discusses the economic implications of elasticity of substitution. It is introduced as a measure of how easily one input can be substituted for another when their prices change. Elasticity of substitution has various applications, including interpreting the substitutability of inputs, production theory involving profit maximization and cost minimization, and specifying common production functions like Cobb-Douglas, constant elasticity of substitution, and translog that determine the elasticity between input pairs. The document provides mathematical expressions and diagrams to explain these concepts.
The document discusses general equilibrium theory and its key assumptions and implications. It addresses the following points in 3 sentences:
General equilibrium theory posits that all markets, including both product and factor markets, will reach equilibrium simultaneously. This equilibrium will be Pareto optimal, meaning no individual can be made better off without making another worse off due to optimal resource allocation. The model assumes perfect competition, constant returns to scale, and that equilibrium is determined by price adjustments across interconnected markets.
This document summarizes Ronald Coase's theorem on the allocation of resources between parties when transaction costs are zero. It discusses that Coase believed private negotiations between parties could lead to an efficient allocation of resources to address externalities, rather than relying on government intervention. It provides an example of how a factory and fishermen could negotiate an efficient solution to pollution without government regulation if transaction costs were zero. The document also outlines the assumptions of the theorem and provides analysis of an example case related to Coase's work.
The development gap and how it can be measuredjodiecmills
There are several ways to measure development levels and the gap between developed and developing countries:
1) GDP and GNP per capita are traditional economic measures but don't capture inequalities within countries.
2) Social indicators like health, education, and housing provide a more holistic view of development.
3) Composite indices that combine economic and social factors, such as the Human Development Index, provide a comprehensive overview of development levels.
4) Other indices measure specific issues like the digital divide, gender inequality, and livability between countries. No single measure can fully capture a country's development status.
Investment Multiplier and Super multiplierKhemraj Subedi
Investment Multiplier and Super Multiplier are very important concept of Macroeconomics to understand the effect of autonomous investment and induced investment in final increase in national income.
Kaldor and Hicks developed the compensation principle to evaluate changes in social welfare resulting from economic changes that help some and harm others. Their principle states that if those who gain can compensate the losers and still be better off, the change increases social welfare. They used utility possibility curves to illustrate this, showing how compensation could move individuals to a higher indifference curve. Their theory was criticized for requiring interpersonal utility comparisons and assuming compensation actually occurs.
This document discusses various methods used to measure poverty, including absolute and relative poverty. It defines absolute poverty as the minimal requirements for food, clothing, shelter, etc., while relative poverty compares standard of living to the average in a society. Absolute measures discussed include poverty lines for food and non-food costs, as well as the national poverty line. The document also examines the human poverty index and criticisms of poverty lines. Relative poverty is measured using Lorenz curves and the Gini coefficient, which indicate inequality in household income distribution. Other indexes used by the World Bank to measure poverty are also listed.
WaterAid's aid project in Mali provides water, sanitation, and hygiene support to communities through several approaches:
1) In urban areas, communal tapstands are established and linked to main water supplies, with community members paying small fees for maintenance.
2) In rural areas, hand-dug wells are deepened, protected, and fitted with handpumps or buckets to ensure water quality.
3) Sanitation schemes include household latrines and school blocks, while hygiene education through soapmaking and handwashing promotes hygiene.
4) Revolving credit enables women to buy water carrying equipment. The project aims to help the most vulnerable groups including women, elderly,
Brazil is a large South American country with over 200 million people who primarily speak Portuguese. The official name is the Federative Republic of Brazil and the currency is the Real. Brazil has a diverse population and culture that draws from European, African, and indigenous influences. It has a federal republic government system with a president as head of state. Brazil has a growing economy but also faces challenges in areas like education, health, and infrastructure.
foreign trade as an engine of economic growthMitikaAnjel
Foreign trade acts as an "engine" of economic growth in three key ways: 1) It enlarges a country's market for exports, leading to greater production and utilization of resources; 2) Expanding exports provides more employment opportunities and economies of scale, lowering costs; 3) Access to global markets encourages innovation as businesses compete with international counterparts, improving efficiency and productivity. For example, the opening of the Suez Canal increased India's exports of commercial crops like cotton and tea, fueling economic growth. Export processing zones also create jobs and incomes, stimulating demand and further domestic manufacturing. Overall, specialization, competition and technological adoption spurred by foreign trade can power economic expansion.
This document provides information on national income in India and its estimation methodology. It discusses that national income refers to the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It then describes the two methods used to estimate India's national income - the product method and income method. It also provides details on India's economic growth performance during each of its Five Year Plans since the first plan in 1951, including the growth rates achieved for national income and per capita income.
This document discusses monetary and fiscal policy in India. It defines monetary policy as the central bank's use of tools like interest rates, reserve requirements, open market operations etc. to regulate money supply and achieve objectives like full employment and price stability. The key monetary policy tools discussed are bank rate, cash reserve ratio, statutory liquidity ratio, repo rate, and open market operations. Fiscal policy refers to the government's use of taxing and spending tools to impact the economy. The major fiscal policy tools covered are the deficit, public expenditure, taxation, and public debt.
The Schumpeterian model of economic growth focuses on innovation as the driving force. It presents a cyclical process where entrepreneurs introduce new innovations or improvements, breaking the circular flow. This leads to profits, growth, and imitations by other firms. Eventually, the innovations are adopted widely and profits decline, leading to economic downturn. The model predicts capitalism will eventually be replaced by socialism as liberalism and dissatisfaction with the system grow over time.
1. Market failure occurs when the conditions for perfect competition are not met, resulting in inefficient resource allocation. Some causes of market failure include monopoly, externalities, public goods, imperfect information, and non-existent markets.
2. Externalities occur when the actions of one economic unit unintentionally impact another in an uncompensated way, such as pollution from factories. This leads to a divergence between private and social costs/benefits.
3. For goods with public goods characteristics of non-rivalry and non-excludability, like national defense, there is no market mechanism to efficiently allocate resources, as they cannot be priced. This results in underprovision of public goods.
The IMF is an organization of 186 countries that works to foster global monetary cooperation and secure financial stability. It provides policy advice and financing to help countries achieve macroeconomic stability. The IMF tracks global economic trends, warns of potential problems, and shares expertise to help countries address economic difficulties. It supports members through policy advice, research, loans, and technical assistance. The IMF aims to ensure the stability of the international monetary system and help members promote growth and alleviate poverty.
Schumpeterian theory views economic development as resulting from "new combinations" introduced through innovations. These innovations disrupt equilibrium and are introduced by entrepreneurs seeking profits. Entrepreneurs are financed through bank credit expansion, fueling investment and economic growth. However, this leads to a boom-bust cycle as old industries are displaced. Over time, capitalism decays due to weakening entrepreneurship, family institutions, and property rights, transitioning toward socialism. Critics argue Schumpeter overstates the role of idealized innovators and the cyclical nature of innovation-driven changes.
Inequality, Economic Growth and Developmenttutor2u
The document discusses inequality, economic growth, and development. It covers several topics: Kuznets and income inequality; real income growth in the USA and top income shares; a global perspective on inequality between 1988-2008 showing rising incomes for the middle class in China and India. It also discusses the root causes of inequality like less progressive tax systems and market failures in education and housing. Strategies to reduce inequality include investing in education, pursuing inclusive pro-poor growth policies, and microfinance. Overall, the document examines inequality from various economic perspectives and proposes approaches to promote shared prosperity across populations.
This document discusses various measures used to assess economic development. It defines Gross National Product (GNP) as the value of goods and services produced in a country plus those produced abroad. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is defined as the value of all goods and services produced locally or by foreign companies within a country. The Human Development Index (HDI) measures life expectancy, education levels, and income to assess overall human development. The document also outlines characteristics of developed, newly industrialized, and least developed countries.
Harris-Todaro Migration Model and it's Applicability in BangladeshMohaiminul Islam
This document presents on the Harris-Todaro Migration Model and its applicability in Bangladesh. It provides background on the model, which was developed in response to rural-urban migration despite high urban unemployment. The model predicts that expected incomes across rural and urban sectors will equalize when factoring informal work. While the model applies to Bangladesh due to wage differentials and higher earning potential in cities, push factors like natural disasters and marriage are also significant drivers of migration in Bangladesh. Therefore, the Harris-Todaro model explains some migration patterns but not completely for Bangladesh.
The document discusses the economic implications of elasticity of substitution. It is introduced as a measure of how easily one input can be substituted for another when their prices change. Elasticity of substitution has various applications, including interpreting the substitutability of inputs, production theory involving profit maximization and cost minimization, and specifying common production functions like Cobb-Douglas, constant elasticity of substitution, and translog that determine the elasticity between input pairs. The document provides mathematical expressions and diagrams to explain these concepts.
The document discusses general equilibrium theory and its key assumptions and implications. It addresses the following points in 3 sentences:
General equilibrium theory posits that all markets, including both product and factor markets, will reach equilibrium simultaneously. This equilibrium will be Pareto optimal, meaning no individual can be made better off without making another worse off due to optimal resource allocation. The model assumes perfect competition, constant returns to scale, and that equilibrium is determined by price adjustments across interconnected markets.
This document summarizes Ronald Coase's theorem on the allocation of resources between parties when transaction costs are zero. It discusses that Coase believed private negotiations between parties could lead to an efficient allocation of resources to address externalities, rather than relying on government intervention. It provides an example of how a factory and fishermen could negotiate an efficient solution to pollution without government regulation if transaction costs were zero. The document also outlines the assumptions of the theorem and provides analysis of an example case related to Coase's work.
The development gap and how it can be measuredjodiecmills
There are several ways to measure development levels and the gap between developed and developing countries:
1) GDP and GNP per capita are traditional economic measures but don't capture inequalities within countries.
2) Social indicators like health, education, and housing provide a more holistic view of development.
3) Composite indices that combine economic and social factors, such as the Human Development Index, provide a comprehensive overview of development levels.
4) Other indices measure specific issues like the digital divide, gender inequality, and livability between countries. No single measure can fully capture a country's development status.
Investment Multiplier and Super multiplierKhemraj Subedi
Investment Multiplier and Super Multiplier are very important concept of Macroeconomics to understand the effect of autonomous investment and induced investment in final increase in national income.
Kaldor and Hicks developed the compensation principle to evaluate changes in social welfare resulting from economic changes that help some and harm others. Their principle states that if those who gain can compensate the losers and still be better off, the change increases social welfare. They used utility possibility curves to illustrate this, showing how compensation could move individuals to a higher indifference curve. Their theory was criticized for requiring interpersonal utility comparisons and assuming compensation actually occurs.
This document discusses various methods used to measure poverty, including absolute and relative poverty. It defines absolute poverty as the minimal requirements for food, clothing, shelter, etc., while relative poverty compares standard of living to the average in a society. Absolute measures discussed include poverty lines for food and non-food costs, as well as the national poverty line. The document also examines the human poverty index and criticisms of poverty lines. Relative poverty is measured using Lorenz curves and the Gini coefficient, which indicate inequality in household income distribution. Other indexes used by the World Bank to measure poverty are also listed.
WaterAid's aid project in Mali provides water, sanitation, and hygiene support to communities through several approaches:
1) In urban areas, communal tapstands are established and linked to main water supplies, with community members paying small fees for maintenance.
2) In rural areas, hand-dug wells are deepened, protected, and fitted with handpumps or buckets to ensure water quality.
3) Sanitation schemes include household latrines and school blocks, while hygiene education through soapmaking and handwashing promotes hygiene.
4) Revolving credit enables women to buy water carrying equipment. The project aims to help the most vulnerable groups including women, elderly,
Brazil is a large South American country with over 200 million people who primarily speak Portuguese. The official name is the Federative Republic of Brazil and the currency is the Real. Brazil has a diverse population and culture that draws from European, African, and indigenous influences. It has a federal republic government system with a president as head of state. Brazil has a growing economy but also faces challenges in areas like education, health, and infrastructure.
Nike is a large transnational corporation headquartered in Oregon that employs over 700,000 contract workers in 700 factories worldwide, more than 75% located in Asia where labor costs are lower. Nike subcontracts factories to produce its products then sells the shoes to retailers, marking them up 100% each time to cover costs and make a profit. While this model creates jobs and economic growth in host countries, it has also led to issues like abusive working conditions, suspected child labor, cultural impacts, and environmental strain.
During the 2015 NADO Annual Training Conference, Imagene Harris of NetWork Kansas offered the Kansas Economic Gardening Network as a case study of growing second stage businesses during the workshop "Economic Gardening: A New Tool Helping Businesses Grow and Expand." Economic gardening is a "grow from within" strategy that helps existing growth companies grow to the next level by providing vital information to make strategic decisions.
- Brazil is a large country in South America with a population of around 150 million people, over 100 million of whom live in cities.
- Its population is growing and becoming increasingly urbanized, with many migrants moving from rural areas to large coastal cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in search of work.
- This rapid urbanization is straining infrastructure and services, leading to the growth of large shanty towns called favelas that lack basic amenities.
This document provides information on Brazil's history, geography, people, and culture. It discusses key points such as Portugal colonizing Brazil in 1500 and it gaining independence in 1822. It was a profitable slave trade destination, receiving 35% of Atlantic slaves. The largest country and population in South America, Brazil varies greatly in climate and ecosystem. While Portuguese is the main language, the people are highly diverse with influences from indigenous, Portuguese, Italian, and African groups. Carnival is a famous cultural celebration highlighting the country's rich folklore and music.
Overpopulation is defined as excessive population that leads to overcrowding. The human population is projected to reach 9.2 billion by 2050. Overpopulation is caused by improved healthcare, sanitation, and food distribution. Immigration also contributes to overpopulation. The main consequences of overpopulation are poverty, pollution, crime, and economic problems. Solutions proposed include China's policies restricting family size through education and planning programs, as well as generally promoting education, recycling, and family planning through various media.
KFC is a fast food chain founded in the 1930s in Kentucky. [1] It became the first major fast food chain to enter India in the 1990s after economic liberalization. [2] However, KFC faced issues including protests from farmers, activists, and animal rights groups. [3] To be successful in India, KFC needs to address cultural and regulatory differences and implement ethical standards for animal welfare.
Just a sample job motivation letter to guide those who have not yet written job motivation letters. You may want to do yours better. This sample will help you.
The document provides information on the characteristics of developing nations. It discusses some key obstacles to development, such as reliance on subsistence agriculture and lack of political stability. It also lists some common characteristics of developing countries, including low levels of productivity, imperfect world markets, low living standards, and high population growth. The document then examines ways to measure a nation's level of development, such as through quantitative indicators like GDP per capita and qualitative indicators like the Happiness Index. It introduces the Human Development Index as a composite measure of development.
Akbarally's was established in 1897 as a pharmaceutical company and later opened India's first department store in 1957. They aim to revive their brand and become the best retail outlet in India through remarketing efforts. Their marketing mix includes offering clothing, cosmetics and accessories at various price points. Their initial outlet will be located in Bandra, Mumbai with plans for expansion. Promotional activities will include print, digital and SMS advertising totaling around Rs. 90 lakhs. The target market segments are middle class and higher income individuals in Mumbai. Future plans include new outlets across India and extending product lines.
The document discusses the case study method of teaching and provides examples. It outlines the advantages of using case studies, which include developing strong analytical, logical thinking, strategic planning and communication skills. The steps to analyze a case study are described, such as reading the case multiple times, identifying key facts, conducting various analyses, considering alternatives, and developing recommendations. An example software development case study is also provided to demonstrate the application of the case study method.
Nike is the world's largest sports apparel company. It has strong brand recognition and focuses on producing high-quality athletic products. While Nike faces competition from companies like Adidas, it maintains a leading position through marketing, innovation, and expanding into new markets globally. The analysis identifies opportunities for Nike to further penetrate growing markets and develop new product lines, while also addressing threats from competitors and shifting consumer preferences.
This document introduces a report that argues equity is necessary for sustainable economic growth. It notes the previous growth model was unsustainable and exacerbated inequality. A new model is needed to address challenges like slow job growth, wage stagnation, and racial disparities. The report will examine these economic issues, demographic shifts showing growing diversity, and steps toward an equity-driven growth agenda based on innovative local strategies. Achieving equity requires addressing entrenched racial inequities and will be difficult but is crucial for America's economic future.
This document summarizes a presentation on energizing entrepreneurial communities as a pathway to prosperity. The presentation discusses how the Great Recession created opportunities for new entrepreneurship and economic growth. It provides examples of entrepreneurial development in Kansas and rural communities. The presentation emphasizes that building entrepreneurial communities requires a long-term strategy with collaboration, community engagement, accessible resources, and supporting growth-oriented entrepreneurs.
The document summarizes economic development in five major US cities: Arlington, TX; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; New Orleans, LA; and Philadelphia, PA. It provides a snapshot of each city including population, mayor, founding date, key investments, and revenues and expenses. The document finds that cities are becoming less dependent on federal funds and developing sustainable economies. It also analyzes taxes, median salaries, and how cities are initiating economic growth at the local, national, and global levels through renewable energy and fair tax policies.
This document discusses the emerging approach of "community wealth building" in the United States. It is defined as a systems approach to economic development that creates an inclusive, sustainable economy built on locally rooted and broadly held ownership. The document provides examples of community wealth building initiatives in various cities, such as worker cooperatives in New York City and community land trusts in Boston. It argues that community wealth building is a coherent framework that embodies common drivers like developing local assets, collaboration, inclusion, and prioritizing people and place over traditional models of economic development.
This document summarizes a report by the West Michigan Leadership Collaborative on racial disparities in Kent County, Michigan. It finds that racial inequities are having a high economic and social cost for the county. The report reviews existing data on demographic shifts, community economic development, education, and health to identify racial gaps. It issues a call to action for stakeholders to address barriers to quality of life for all residents, in order to build a stronger, more vibrant county for everyone. The Leadership Collaborative aims to raise awareness of these issues and encourage more inclusive policies and practices through this report.
HUD Sustainable Communities Learning Network Jobs Convening #SCLNjobsKristin Wolff
Slides from opening plenary, featuring Sandra Witt (@calendow), Virginia Hamilton (@USDOL), Martha Hernandez (@fundgoodjobs), and Jack Madana (@codeforamerica). Vinz Koller & Kristin Wolff (@social_policy) and Sujata Srivastava (Strategic Economics) served as hosts.
This document discusses issues facing state and local governments in providing services to urban communities, and proposes regionalism as a solution. It summarizes the "Place Matters" initiative which argues for moving impoverished people to mixed areas and regional coordination of programs. The author argues regionalism would help close economic and political divides in New Jersey by deconcentrating urban poverty across wider areas through policies like housing voucher expansion, tax base sharing between localities, and coordinating housing, jobs and transportation programs regionally. Critics argue racism is the primary issue, but the author believes regionalism can help reduce biases over time by creating more interracial communities with shared economic interests.
This document discusses inclusive economic development strategies for Omaha, Nebraska. It finds that while traditional attraction-based economic development has benefited the city overall, it has masked significant economic disparities experienced by racial minority groups. It argues that entrepreneurship-based development, which focuses on supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses, can help create more inclusive growth. Key points include:
- Minority groups in Omaha have higher poverty rates, lower incomes, and higher unemployment than whites.
- Minority business ownership, sales, and employment are also significantly lower than national averages.
- Entrepreneurship can create jobs, wealth, and economic opportunities in disadvantaged communities.
- An "ecosystem" approach is needed
The document compares data between two neighborhoods, Neighborhood A and Neighborhood B. Neighborhood B has a larger population and more households. It also has greater buying power, with higher average and aggregate household incomes. Neighborhood B also shows greater market stability, with higher median home values and retail spending per acre.
The document then discusses Social Compact's analysis of over 300 undervalued neighborhoods across the country. It found these neighborhoods had larger populations, more households, and greater aggregate buying power compared to previous data. The neighborhoods also showed less risk and more stability.
Social Compact has developed tools to capture underserved market potential using data analysis. These tools include analyses of grocery demand, foreclosure
US Cellular representatives developed recruitment best practices to increase hiring of bilingual candidates in Chicago in 2010. These included employer sessions at organizations like Operation Able to introduce candidates to opportunities. Partnering with chambers of commerce allowed recruitment events and presentations on devices to diverse audiences. Low-cost events leveraged donated space. Challenges included filling roles in western suburbs more quickly and developing talent pipelines in northern areas. Partnerships with organizations serving Latino communities aimed to address these challenges.
This document summarizes the key findings and recommendations from a commission convened by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute to explore how different types of Indiana communities can thrive and contribute to the state's economic success. The commission focused specifically on urban communities and found that talent attraction and retention is critical for urban economic growth. It recommends that urban communities prioritize improving early childhood education, embracing diversity to broaden their talent pools, and increasing local flexibility and revenue sources so they can quickly respond to opportunities and challenges. The full document provides additional context and details to support these recommendations.
This document summarizes community wealth building approaches in several US cities. It describes initiatives in New York City to support worker cooperatives, the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative in Boston which established a community land trust, and Portland, Oregon's Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative which provides funding for economic development plans led by low-income communities and communities of color. The document advocates for a new paradigm of inclusive economic development focused on building wealth and prosperity for all residents.
The 2nd Biennial Engaging Immigrant Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners ForumAllentza Michel
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Case studies in economic development
1.
EMERGING TOPICS
PAPER SERIES
WORKING PAPER #18
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATES
info@socialenterprise.net
www.socialenterprise.net
2014
CHRIS WARY,
CLAIRE WILLIAMS,
DREW TULCHIN
CASE STUDIES
IN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Financial Performance
Social Impact
Environmental Sustainability
2.
Case
Studies
in
Economic
Development
March
2014
By
Chris
Wary,
MBA
Candidate
USC
Marshall
School
of
Business
Contributing
author:
Claire
Williams
Edited
by:
Drew
Tulchin,
Managing
Partner
Social
Enterprise
Associates
Material
originated
for
Santa
Fe
County
Economic
Development
for
David
Breecker
Associates
Social
Enterprise
Associates
info@socialenterprise.net
www.socialenterprise.net
3.
Case Studies in Economic Development 3
I. EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
The
global
economic
recession
of
2007
left
communities
across
the
United
States
scrambling
to
create
new
jobs
by
redefining
the
ways
they
traditionally
looked
at
economic
development.
Those
communities
that
were
successful
in
revitalizing
their
economies
often
reinvented
themselves
through
a
calculated
risk,
taking
a
chance
on
an
asset
that
was
previously
overlooked.
The
communities
explored
in
this
report
all
share
the
common
characteristic
of
adopting
an
innovative
approach
to
the
challenge
of
sustainable
economic
development
in
a
post-‐recessionary
economy.
This
report
examines
each
community’s
economic
challenge,
and
outlines
the
approach
taken
to
combat
those
challenges.
In
addition,
this
report
lists
positive
outcomes
and
learning
highlights
from
each
approach,
as
well
as
relative
weaknesses.
Statistical
data
is
included
for
comparison,
but
in
general
this
report
is
not
meant
as
a
comparison
of
the
communities
and
respective
approaches,
but
rather
as
a
case
study
of
best
practices
in
economic
development
in
communities
where
traditional
approaches
would
not
work.
The
communities
examined
are:
1. Dona
Ana
County,
NM:
The
second
largest
county
in
New
Mexico,
this
community
developed
an
economic
development
network
of
public
and
private
entities
to
attract
and
retain
businesses.
2. Pueblo
County,
CO:
This
community
provided
local
businesses
access
to
public
resources
in
order
to
support
small
businesses
and
reduce
dependence
on
larger
corporations
for
economic
well
being.
3. El
Dorado
County,
CA:
This
agricultural
community
focused
on
developing
tourism
to
help
bolster
farms
traditionally
subject
to
competition
in
commodity
markets.
4. Paducah,
KY:
Faced
with
a
declining
population
and
a
glut
of
dilapidated
buildings,
this
community
of
25,000
wooed
relocating
artists
with
property
ownership
incentives
and
relaxed
zoning
laws.
5. Littleton,
CO:
Littleton’s
often
replicated
economic
gardening
approach
to
economic
development
relies
on
developing
the
infrastructure
and
community
attributes
start-‐up
companies
know
can
attract
desirable
employees.
6. Portland,
OR:
This
city’s
reputation
as
the
greenest
in
America
came
about
as
the
result
of
a
cluster
approach
to
economic
development.
4.
Case Studies in Economic Development 4
The
tables
below
provide
a
side-‐by-‐side
comparison
of
communities.
The
first
summary
table
lists
demographic
information
for
each
community
provided
for
at-‐a-‐glance
reference.
Comparison
Chart
Municipality
Pop.
Income
1
Poverty
2
Education
Density
3
Over
65
Under
18
Major
Ethnic
Groups
4
Dona
Ana
County,
NM
213,598
$37,223
19%
76%
High
School
25%
Bachelor’s
55
13%
26%
29%
White
66%
Hispanic
Pueblo
County,
CO
160,852
$41,283
15%
85%
High
School
25%
Bachelor's
59
16%
24%
53%
White
41%
Hispanic
El
Dorado
County,
CA
180,561
$51,484
7%
93%
High
School
30%
Bachelor's
42
16%
21%
80%
White
12%
Hispanic
Paducah,
KY
25,048
$31,220
18%
83%
High
School
20%
Bachelor's
1,251
18%
22%
70%
White
23%
African
Am
Littleton,
CO
43,775
$50,583
6%
93%
High
School
42%
Bachelor's
2,984
16%
22%
82%
White
12%
Hispanic
Portland,
OR
603,106
$50,177
17%
90%
High
School
42%
Bachelor’s
4,375
10%
19%
72%
White
9%
Hispanic
These
communities
share
few
notable
demographic
characteristics,
which
suggests
that
successful
economic
development
approaches
cannot
be
decided
based
on
demographic
information.
Rather,
a
more
nuanced
look
into
a
community
must
be
taken
in
order
to
determine
the
correct
approach:
how
do
these
demographics
fit
into
other
community
characteristics?
This
question
will
be
explored
more
deeply
in
subsequent
sections.
The
second
summary
table
below
compares
the
economic
development
focus
for
each
community
with
objective
information,
like
strengths
and
weaknesses,
alongside
the
measured
results
of
each
approach.
1
Median
Per
Household
2
Percent
Below
Poverty
Line
3
People
Per
Square
Mile
4
White
is
“white
alone”,
discounting
Hispanics
5.
Case Studies in Economic Development 5
Summary
of
Results
Municipality
Focus
Success
Factors
Weaknesses
Results
Dona
Ana
County,
NM
Public/Private
Partnership
• Educational
Resources
• Location
• Cooperation
between
business
and
government
• Dependent
on
attracting
businesses
that
may
relocate
• 68
expansion
or
relocation
projects
• 3,200
new
jobs
• $96
million
added
to
yearly
county
payrolls
Pueblo
County,
CO
Geographic
Information
Systems
• Helpful
Staff
• Trust
in
the
agency
• Affordable
• Not
Proactive
• Doesn’t
improve
other
important
factors
in
economic
development
• 58
new
jobs
• $2.8
million
in
new
revenue
El
Dorado
County,
CA
Agritourism
• Cooperation
• Good
unique
selling
proposition
• Requires
buy-‐in
from
multiple
small
businesses
• Requires
large
population
center
to
market
to
• 750,000
tourists
visit
the
county
each
year
Paducah,
KY
Arts
• Ownership
• Large
Incentives
• Support
of
businesses
and
community
• Have
to
make
a
significant
investment
to
make
area
attractive
to
artists
• Artists
may
not
move
to
neighborhood
• $39.9
in
economic
activity
• $27.8
million
income
from
tourists
• 819
new
jobs
• $3.6
million
in
gov’t
revenue
Littleton,
CO
Small
Business
Growth
• Support
of
community
and
politicians
• Program
awareness
• More
attention
needed
to
business
retention
• Doubled
job
based
in
19
years
• Quadrupled
retail
sales
tax
from
$6
million
to
$21
million
• Increased
population
by
23%
Portland,
OR
Clean
Tech
Industry
Growth
• Legacy
manufacturing
and
semiconductor
experience
• Deep,
educated
labor
pool
• Good
quality
of
life
• Reputation
• Requires
significant
investment
by
the
city
• Attracted
HQ
of
several
anchor
green
companies
• Retained
1,500
jobs;
created
2,750
• Spurred
4,700
construction
jobs
• Ranked
greenest
city
in
U.S.
In
addition
to
the
points
summarized
in
the
table
above,
the
study
came
up
with
several
key
findings.
• Leverage
Local
Strengths:
All
of
the
municipalities
studied
leveraged
their
existing
strengths
to
grow
their
economy.
Portland
grew
its
clean
tech
industry
out
of
a
legacy
manufacturing
and
semiconductor
base,
Dona
Ana
County
(NM)
uses
its
location
near
the
border
to
trade
with
Mexico,
and
Paducah
turned
a
problem
-‐-‐
too
much
dilapidated
housing
-‐-‐
into
a
strength:
cheap
property
to
attract
artists.
The
best
and
greatest
economic
gains
were
made
by
drawing
on
qualities
that
make
a
place
unique.
• Information
Levels
the
Playing
Field
for
Small
Businesses:
Information
is
power,
but
for
small
businesses
it
can
be
prohibitively
expensive
to
collect.
In
Pueblo
County
and
Littleton,
Colorado,
economic
development
programs
focused
on
providing
local
businesses
with
consulting
and
information
larger
corporations
can
afford
to
do
in
house.
The
result
was
more
sustainable
job
growth
with
better
ties
to
the
community.
Successful
programs
focus
on
finding
out
what
information
small
businesses
need
to
grow
and
then
help
them
to
obtain
it.
• Intellectual
Capital
Is
Key
to
Attracting
Living
Wage
Jobs:
Portland,
one
of
the
country’s
leaders
in
clean
and
sustainable
technology
development,
regards
its
deep
and
educated
labor
pool
as
a
key
to
attracting
industries
to
the
area.
They
developed
their
labor
pool
over
years
of
partnerships
with
Portland
State
University
and
local
community
colleges.
The
same
is
true
in
Dona
Ana
County,
which
partners
with
New
Mexico
State
University.
Littleton
partners
with
local
community
colleges.
To
attract
higher
paid
jobs,
a
successful
plan
works
to
develop
educational
6.
Case Studies in Economic Development 6
and
research
programs
focused
on
key
industries
in
the
county
and
help
businesses
find
qualified
graduates
from
the
programs.
• Open
Lines
of
Communication:
Public/private
partnerships,
like
Mesilla
Valley
Economic
Development
Alliance
(MVEDA)
in
Dona
Ana
County,
help
to
facilitate
communication
between
businesses
and
government
to
help
each
know
what
is
needed
from
the
other.
Lines
of
communication
remove
uncertainty
and
deepen
ties
to
the
community,
making
expansion
projects
easier
and
it
less
likely
a
business
will
move
away.
II. COMMUNITIES
IN
DEPTH
2.1
Dona
Ana
County,
NM
–
Mesilla
Valley
Economic
Development
Alliance
Population:
213,598
Per
Capita
Income:
$37,223
Unemployment
Rate:
7.1%
Sector
Focus:
Public/Private
Partnership
Original
Problem:
Unable
to
attract
large
projects
to
the
county
Success
Factors:
Infrastructure
development,
Educational
resources,
Close
cooperation
between
business
and
government
2.1.1
Background
Dona
Ana
County
is
a
community
of
213,598
people
that
occupies
3,804
square
miles
in
south-‐central
New
Mexico.
It
is
the
second
most
populous
county
in
New
Mexico.
Economic
development
in
Dona
Ana
is
largely
handled
by
the
public/private
Mesilla
Valley
Economic
Development
Alliance
(MVEDA).
2.1.2
Economic
Development
Focus
MVEDA
is
a
development
organization
with
the
mission
to
“grow
the
wealth
of
Dona
Ana
County
through
the
creation
of
economic-‐based
job
opportunities
for
its
residents.”5
It
was
founded
in
1994
and
provides
business
help
relocating
or
expanding
in
the
county.
MVEDA
offers
help
with
information,
connections,
local
regulations
and
laws,
financing,
and
even
finding
the
right
employees.
MVEDA
also
works
to
improve
the
community
as
a
whole
to
make
it
more
business
friendly
by
supporting
workforce
training,
infrastructure
development,
and
promoting
cross-‐border
trade
with
Mexico.
2.1.3
Overview
of
the
Mesilla
Valley
Economic
Development
Alliance
MVEDA
uses
regional
marketing,
contacts
with
existing
businesses,
and
advisory
roles
with
the
county
on
economic
development
and
capacity
building
to
attract
and
retain
businesses.
5
www.mveda.com/about-‐mveda/
7.
Case Studies in Economic Development 7
• Regional
Marketing:
MVEDA
uses
an
asset-‐based
marketing
approach
that
talks
about
the
causes
of
businesses
success,
like
an
educated
workforce
and
location
to
approach
businesses.
Many
potential
relocation
prospects
are
met
through
attending
trade
shows
in
target
industries.6
• Contacts
with
Existing
Businesses:
Directly
interviews
businesses
operating
in
the
county
to
better
understand
their
needs
and
the
business
climate.
It
uses
this
information
to
introduce
solutions
and
to
engage
state
and
local
departments
on
the
behalf
of
those
businesses.
• Development
Advisory:
Offers
help
with
positioning
the
community
strategically
to
attract
businesses
and
also
offers
business
advisory,
data
analytics,
and
other
support
services
along
with
business
seminars
and
training.
• Capacity
Building:
Helps
to
meet
infrastructure
and
supply
chain
needs
and
identify
the
ideal
facilities
for
businesses.
Figure:
Overview
of
MVEDA's
Activities
Photo:
MVEDA
FY
2012-‐13
Year-‐End
For
FY
2012-‐2013,
MVEDA
contracted
$157,847
of
these
services
to
the
county.7
MVEDA
also
actively
recruits
businesses
in
target
industries
that
pay
higher
than
average
salaries.
These
target
industries
include
renewable
energy,
high
technology,
manufacturing,
aerospace,
financial
and
business
services,
digital
media,
and
value-‐added
agriculture.
2.1.4
Key
Successes
Since
2003,
companies
that
worked
with
MVEDA
have
started
68
expansion
or
relocation
projects
in
the
county.
The
new
and
expanding
companies
created
more
than
3,200
new
jobs
that
pay
their
workers
a
total
of
$96
million
a
year.8
For
FY
2012-‐2013,
MVEDA
attracted
or
expanded
20
businesses
and
businesses
that
worked
with
them:
• Generated
25
projects
• Completed
11
projects
• Created
443
jobs
6
Stockberger,
Brook.
“MVEDA
works
to
attract,
expand
job
opportunities.”
Las
Cruces
Sun
News.
4
March
2013.
www.lcsun-‐
news.com/las_cruces-‐business/ci_22713495/mveda-‐works-‐attract-‐expand-‐job-‐opportunities
7
“MVEDA
Year-‐End
Update.”
MVEDA.
FY
2012-‐13.
www.mveda.com/docs/Dona-‐Ana-‐County-‐Year-‐End-‐Report-‐2013.pdf
8
www.mveda.com/about-‐mveda/
8.
Case Studies in Economic Development 8
• Invested
almost
$21
million
of
capital
• Generated
$11.3
million
in
additional
payroll9
2.1.5
Learning
Highlights
• Make
it
Easier
for
Businesses
to
Relocate
and
Expand:
Davin
Lopez,
President
and
CEO
of
MVEDA
states
that
overhead
costs
and
permitting
and
timing
issues
are
some
of
the
biggest
issues
facing
businesses
when
determining
where
to
relocate
or
expand.10
By
working
with
local
governments
and
businesses,
MVEDA
streamlines
the
process
and
makes
opening
up
business
in
Dona
Ana
County
more
competitive.
• Facilitate
Connections
between
Business
Leaders
and
Government:
One
of
the
services
MVEDA-‐
assisted
businesses
cite
the
most
is
the
ability
of
the
organization
to
connect
their
business
to
the
local
government
and
community.11
Better
connections
speed
permitting
processes,
and
help
the
companies
find
the
right
employees
that
can
make
their
business
a
success.
• Develop
Community
Infrastructure
and
Intellectual
Capital:
The
Santa
Teresa
Rail
Yard
and
Intermodal
Facility,
which
was
a
$400
million
project
developed
by
Union
Pacific
with
the
help
of
MVEDA
has
been
a
boon
to
the
local
economy.
One
MVEDA-‐assisted
business,
Interceramic,
cited
the
overweight
zone
and
rapid
crossings
at
the
facility
for
a
decision
to
expand
their
operations
in
the
county
in
the
future.12
This
coupled
with
the
development
of
a
trained
workforce
through
New
Mexico
State
University
and
Dona
Ana
Community
College
makes
the
area
more
attractive
for
business
overall.
2.2
El
Dorado
County,
CA
-‐
Developing
Sustainable
Agriculture
Through
Agritourism
Population:
180,561
Median
Family
Income:
$51,484
Unemployment
Rate:
8.6%
Sector
Focus:
Agriculture
Original
Problem:
Booms
and
busts
in
monoculture
degraded
the
landscape
and
hurt
small
farmers
Success
Factors:
Collective
action,
Finding
a
unique
selling
proposition
2.2.1
Background
El
Dorado
County,
California
is
a
community
of
180,000
in
the
rural
outskirts
of
the
Sacramento
metro
area.
The
county
has
a
long
boom-‐and-‐bust
connection
to
the
land,
starting
with
gold
mining
in
the
1800s.
Following
the
gold
rush,
wineries
and
then
pear
orchards
populated
the
area,
only
to
be
decimated
by
disease
and
falling
crop
prices.
9
MVEDA
Year-‐End
Update.”
MVEDA.
FY
2012-‐13.
www.mveda.com/docs/Dona-‐Ana-‐County-‐Year-‐End-‐Report-‐2013.pdf
10
Stockberger,
Brook.
“MVEDA
works
to
attract,
expand
job
opportunities.”
Las
Cruces
Sun
News.
4
March
2013.
www.lcsun-‐
news.com/las_cruces-‐business/ci_22713495/mveda-‐works-‐attract-‐expand-‐job-‐opportunities
11
www.mveda.com/about-‐mveda/what-‐our-‐customers-‐say/
12
ibid
9.
Case Studies in Economic Development 9
2.2.2
Economic
Development
Focus
Today,
El
Dorado
County’s
rural
economic
development
focuses
on
agritourism
through
its
Farm
Trails
program
and
collectives
like
Apple
Hill.
Promoting
tourism
and
farms
themselves,
rather
than
trying
to
compete
in
commodity
food
products
allows
farmers
to
differentiate
their
products,
grow
more
diverse
crops,
and
secure
higher
prices
in
the
Sacramento
area.
2.2.3
Overview
of
the
Agritourism
Programs
El
Dorado
Farm
Trails
El
Dorado
Farm
Trails
was
established
in
1992
with
a
grant
from
the
county
board
of
supervisors
to
promote
agriculture
and
eco-‐tourism.
The
program
receives
policy
support
as
well
as
periodic
financial
support
from
the
county
supervisors.
It
works
to
promote
and
preserve
small
farms
in
the
county
and
publishes
an
annual
guide
to
local
farms
that
reaches
over
15,000
people.13
The
members
of
the
farm
trails
program
grow
a
wide
variety
of
fruits
and
vegetables
and
the
trail
includes
wineries,
a
microbrewery,
a
spa,
Christmas
tree
farms,
and
vineyards.
There
are
currently
100
different
local
farms
that
are
part
of
the
program.
Apple
Hill
Apple
Hill
was
founded
by
Gene
Bolster
after
he
was
inspired
during
a
trip
to
Oak
Glenn
in
Southern
California.
Other
key
founding
members
were
Dick
Bethell,
the
county’s
pomology
specialist
and
farm
advisor,
Ed
Delifino,
the
county’s
agricultural
commissioner,
and
Bob
Tuck,
a
retired
army
general.
The
founders
believed
that
consumers
and
producers
of
farm
products
in
the
county
should
be
able
to
interact
with
each
other
without
a
middle
man.14
The
collective
started
with
press
days
where
farmers
would
host
members
of
the
media
on
local
ranches
and
farms
and
has
since
expanded
to
a
significant
tourist
attraction
in
the
county.
Currently,
Apple
Hill
also
works
to
target
urban
customers
with
creative
direct
marketing
to
help
secure
higher
prices
for
its
farmers.
2.2.4
Key
Successes
Over
750,000
people
visit
the
small
farms
of
El
Dorado
County
each
year
and
the
attractions
support
vibrant
hotels
and
other
accommodations.15
2.2.5
Learning
Highlights
• Collective
Action
Helps
Small
Producers:
The
marketing
and
rural
environment
set
by
the
small
producers
of
El
Dorado
County
could
never
have
been
accomplished
with
each
farm
working
alone.
By
collectively
working
together,
they
were
able
to
differentiate
their
products,
target
customers,
and
open
up
new
revenue
streams,
like
tourism,
that
weren’t
available
to
them
before.
• Find
a
unique
selling
proposition:
The
rural
ambiance
created
by
the
farmers
of
El
Dorado
County
has
given
the
area
national
attention,
allowing
them
to
attract
not
only
tourism,
but
also
higher
prices
for
their
products
in
the
Sacramento
area.
Their
unique
selling
proposition
(USP)
of
family
farmers
with
a
connection
to
the
land
delivering
quality
produce
to
consumers
gives
the
farmers
a
less
13
“El
Dorado
County
Farm
Trails
Program.”
Connections,
March
2010:
www.sacog.org/rucs/newsletters/2010/03/text/el-‐
dorado-‐county-‐farm-‐trails-‐program.html.
14
“Apple
Hill
in
El
Dorado
County.”
El
Dorado
County
Visitor’s
Authority:
visit-‐eldorado.com/apple-‐hill.php
15
Tomiyoshi,
Tricia.
“Getting
to
the
Core
of
Calif.
Apple
Country.”
The
Washington
Post.
11
September
2005:
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-‐dyn/content/article/2005/09/09/AR2005090900693.html
10.
Case Studies in Economic Development 10
variable
income
and
keeps
them
economically
viable
in
the
face
of
competition
from
larger
farms
that
can
sell
produce
cheaper
using
economies
of
scale.
2.3
Littleton,
CO
–
Economic
Gardening
Population:
43,775
Per
Capita
Income:
$50,583
Unemployment
Rate:
5.2%
Sector
Focus:
Small
Business
Growth
Original
Problem:
Slow
economic
growth
Success
Factors:
Support
of
local
politicians,
awareness
of
the
campaign,
choosing
the
right
companies
2.3.1
Background
Littleton
is
a
town
of
41,000
people
located
in
the
Denver
metropolitan
area.
Littleton’s
form
of
place-‐
based
economic
development,
known
as
economic
gardening,
has
been
copied
by
small
cities
all
over
the
nation.
2.3.2
Economic
Development
Focus
The
economic
gardening
program
was
started
in
1987
by
Chris
Gibbons
and
was
based
on
research
by
David
Birch
at
MIT
and
developed
in
conjunction
with
the
Center
for
the
New
West.
Economic
gardening
focuses
on
helping
local
entrepreneurs
develop
and
grow
their
own
businesses
rather
than
recruiting
large
businesses
because
small
businesses
are
responsible
for
creating
the
lion’s
share
of
new
job
growth.
The
program’s
goal
is
to
provide
the
same
information
and
tools
that
large
corporations
have
at
their
disposal
to
local,
fast-‐growing
second-‐stage
companies.
Firms
are
chosen
because
of
their
potential
growth
rate,
not
by
how
large
or
small
they
are.
2.3.3
Overview
of
Economic
Gardening
Littleton
provides
information,
infrastructure,
and
connections
to
local
entrepreneurs.
The
city
council
pays
for
the
services
from
local
taxes.
Information
Littleton’s
economic
gardening
program
provides
local
businesses
with
information
that
is
important,
but
prohibitively
expensive
for
them
to
gather.
This
is
the
largest
part
of
the
program
and
up
to
¾
of
the
time
and
money
devoted
to
the
program
is
used
to
provide
businesses
with
information.
The
services
offered
include:
• Database
services
such
as
LexisNexis
• Marketing
Lists
• Competitive
Intelligence
• New
product
tracking
• Legislative
research
• Answers
to
custom
business
questions
• Geographic
Information
Systems
(GIS)
software
11.
Case Studies in Economic Development 11
• Training
and
seminars
in
advanced
management
techniques
Infrastructure
With
the
backing
of
the
city
council,
the
economic
gardening
program
aims
to
develop
the
quality
of
life
and
intellectual
infrastructure
in
the
community
to
attract
quality
employers
and
employees.
Littleton
has
four
times
the
national
average
of
open
space
and
every
major
drainage
channel
now
has
a
walking
trail.
The
city
has
also
spent
money
to
restore
the
historic
county
courthouse,
and
to
widen
sidewalks
in
downtown
neighborhoods.
“Startup
companies
often
comment
on
the
well-‐planned
nature
of
the
community
as
a
factor
in
attracting
talent
to
the
area.”16
Littleton
also
partners
with
the
local
community
college
and
Colorado
University
to
provide
the
curriculum,
courses
and
training
that
develops
knowledgeable
managers
and
employees.
Connections
Littleton
works
with
trade
associations,
think
tanks,
academic
institutions,
and
other
companies
and
CEOs
to
foster
better
connections
between
the
companies
in
their
community
and
the
world.
2.3.4
Key
Successes
From
1990
through
2009,
Littleton’s
economic
gardening
program:
• Doubled
the
job
base
in
Littleton
from
15,000
to
30,000
jobs
• Quadrupled
retail
sales
tax
from
$6
million
to
$21
million
dollars
• Increased
population
in
the
community
by
23%.
By
comparison,
while
using
the
traditional
economic
development
model
employed
by
most
communities
in
the
1970s
and
1980s,
Littleton
only
attracted
4,000
new
jobs.
2.3.5
Learning
Highlights
• Choose
the
Right
Companies:
One
of
the
biggest
challenges
faced
by
Littleton
was
how
to
choose
the
right
companies.
A
huge
number
of
factors
can
affect
how
fast
a
company
grows,
making
picking
targets
difficult.
Littleton
found
ideal
companies
will
have
developed
some
sort
of
innovation
in
product,
process,
or
delivery
method,
have
a
potential
or
actual
market
outside
the
community,
and
be
between
1
and
5
years
old.
• Economic
Gardening
Isn’t
a
Quick
Fix:
The
economic
gardening
method
won’t
gather
huge
headlines
for
local
communities
and
won’t
be
a
quick
fix
to
local
unemployment
problems.
It
takes
time
to
develop
the
businesses
and
create
jobs.
But
the
payoff
is
higher
paying
jobs
that
can’t
be
easily
relocated
to
another
county
or
city.
• Buy-‐in
From
Elected
Officials
is
Crucial:
Littleton
views
economic
and
community
development
as
two
sides
of
the
same
coin,
and
the
city
council
has
protected
and
funded
the
program
for
close
to
25
years.
The
combination
of
community
revitalization
and
a
steady,
consistent
approach
to
business
development
is
one
of
the
major
factors
in
Littleton’s
success.
16
Gibbons,
Chris.
“Littleton
Colorado’s
Healthier
Approach
to
Economic
Development”
Planetizen.
29
Nov.
2000.
www.planetizen.com/node/7
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Case Studies in Economic Development 12
• Spreading
Awareness:
Another
major
challenge
faced
by
economic
gardening
is
spreading
awareness
about
the
campaign
and
overcoming
a
lack
of
trust
that
government
services
can
help
a
business.
Littleton
overcame
this
problem
by
working
with
trusted
partners
like
the
local
chamber
of
commerce,
universities,
and
trade
groups.
• Economic
Gardening
Alone
Might
Not
Be
Enough:
On
May
7,
2013,
the
Littleton
City
Council
voted
on
a
new
economic
plan.
The
economic
development
plan
switches
focus
from
economic
gardening
to
a
more
well-‐rounded
approach.
Concerns
from
local
business
leaders
over
business
attraction
and
retention
as
well
as
Littleton’s
marketing
led
to
the
switch.17
The
new
economic
plan
takes
the
lessons
learned
from
economic
gardening
and
applies
them
within
a
broader
economic
plan.
2.4
Paducah,
KY
–
Economic
Development
Through
the
Arts
Population:
25,048
Per
Capita
Income:
$21,027
Unemployment
Rate:
7.9%
Sector
Focus:
Arts
Original
Problem:
Large
supply
of
foreclosed
and
condemned
housing
in
downtown
Success
Factors:
Property
ownership,
cooperation
to
obtain
affordable,
flexible
loans
from
Paducah
Bank,
relaxed
zoning
laws
2.4.1
Background
Paducah,
KY
is
a
town
of
25,000
at
the
confluence
of
the
Tennessee
and
Ohio
Rivers.
Prior
to
2000,
Paducah’s
Lower
Town
suffered
significantly
from
suburban
flight.
This
caused
a
drop
in
population
and
increased
unemployment
and
urban
blight.
2.4.2
Economic
Development
Focus
Paducah’s
woes
left
Lower
Town
with
many
under-‐utilized,
dilapidated,
or
condemned
properties.
To
combat
this
and
revitalize
the
local
economy,
Paducah
began
its
artist
relocation
program.
It
was
started
by
Mark
Barone,
a
former
working
artist,
and
Thomas
Barnett,
and
city
planner.
Program
offers
incentives
to
artists
to
relocate
to
Lower
Town
and
relaxed
zoning
laws
that
allow
for
live/work
spaces.18
It
has
been
a
success
since
inception,
has
won
numerous
awards
at
the
state
and
national
level,
including
the
Governor’s
Award
in
the
Arts
and
the
American
Planning
Association’s
National
Planning
Award,19
and
has
generated
$39.9
million
in
local
economic
activity.20
2.4.3
Overview
of
the
Artist
Relocation
Program
17
City
of
Littleton:
www.littletongov.org/index.aspx?page=219
18
“Artist
Relocation
Program.”
Paducah
Renaissance
Alliance.
www.paducahalliance.org/artist-‐relocation-‐program/artist-‐
incentives
19
City
of
Paducah:
paducahky.gov/paducah/city-‐awards
20
Americans
for
the
Arts.
Arts
and
Economic
Prosperity
III.
p.
3:
www.ci.paducah.ky.us/paducah/files/GreaterPaducahKY_FinalReportw03.pdf
13.
Case Studies in Economic Development 13
Paducah
made
rundown
housing
in
Lower
Town
affordable,
sometimes
selling
abandoned
properties
for
$1
to
qualified
applicants.
Reimbursements
for
architectural
or
professional
services
are
included
and
Paducah
Bank
helps
secure
no
down
payment,
low
interest
loans
to
cover
property
refurbishing.
In
return,
houses
must
be
brought
to
code
while
maintaining
the
historic
feel.
The
properties
have
relaxed
zoning
laws
enabling
creation
of
live/work
spaces.
The
artists
are
also
supported
in
marketing
and
promotional
materials
for
the
arts
district.
Qualified
artists
are
provided
small
financial
assistance
by
the
city.
$2,500
for
moving
or
start
up
business
assistance
to
$25,000
restaurant
incentive.
Funds
have
emphasis
on
sustainability,
galleries
and
businesses
open
to
public,
and
artists
that
make
a
significant
contribution
to
the
community
or
have
achieved
notoriety.
2.4.4
Key
Successes
In
2007,
the
program
generated
$39.9
million
in
local
economic
activity.
Of
that,
$27.8
million
came
from
audiences,
$10.9
from
nonprofit
arts
and
culture
organizations,
and
$1.1
million
from
artists
themselves).
In
addition,
it
generated
$17.7
million
in
household
income
to
residents,
provided
$3.6
million
in
local
and
state
government
revenue,
and
supported
819
full-‐time
equivalent
jobs.21
Notably,
artists
invested
$35
million
in
the
neighborhood’s
buildings,
in
addition
to
the
city’s
$3
million
investment.22
2.4.5
Learning
Highlights
• Ownership
is
Essential:
Ownership
of
the
properties
helps
build
this
community
and
ensures
artists
won’t
be
priced
out
of
their
homes
when
property
values
rise.
It
is
one
of
the
most
powerful
ways
Paducah
attracted
artists
away
from
larger
cities
where
they
may
not
be
able
to
afford
to
buy
property.23
• Local
Businesses
Have
to
Be
on
Board:
The
whole
project
would
not
have
been
possible
without
the
help
of
Paducah
Bank.
They
offered
loans
on
easy
terms
that
covered
building
renovation
and
business
startup
costs,
not
just
mortgages
for
the
value
of
the
property.
Without
this
backing,
the
project
would
have
lacked
the
funds
to
succeed.
• Incentives
Have
to
Make
it
Worthwhile:
Paducah
offered
many
properties
to
artists
at
prices
far
below
market
values.
It
was
what
was
needed
to
get
the
artists
to
move
to
the
small
town
and
open
a
business.
Mike
Barone
reflected
on
the
program,
stating,
“When
you’re
going
into
these
blighted
areas,
the
incentive
package
has
to
be
good
enough
where
the
artists
can
overlook
the
blight.
And
if
it’s
not,
you’re
not
gonna
get
anyone
to
come.”24
21
Americans
for
the
Arts.
Arts
and
Economic
Prosperity
III.
p.
3:
www.ci.paducah.ky.us/paducah/files/GreaterPaducahKY_FinalReportw03.pdf
22
Stodola,
Sarah.
“How
to
Save
the
Cities-‐Send
in
the
Artists.”
The
Fiscal
Times.
4
June
2010.
www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2010/06/04/How-‐to-‐Save-‐the-‐Cities-‐Send-‐in-‐the-‐Artists.aspx#page1
23
“New
York,
Paris,
Paducah?
Kentucky
Attracts
Artists.”
ABC
News.
abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/WNT/story?id=2748161&page=2#.UdRElPnV-‐Ih
24
Stodola,
Sarah.
“How
to
Save
the
Cities—Send
in
the
Artists.”
The
Fiscal
Times
4
June
2010.
www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2010/06/04/How-‐to-‐Save-‐the-‐Cities-‐Send-‐in-‐the-‐Artists.aspx#page1
14.
Case Studies in Economic Development 14
2.5
Portland,
OR
–
Creating
a
Sustainable
City
Population:
603,106
Median
Family
Income:
$50,177
Unemployment
Rate:
6.9%
Sector
Focus:
Clean
Tech
&
Sustainability
Original
Problem:
Job
creation
and
median
family
income
in
the
city
lagged
other
comparable
cities
Success
Factors:
Focus
on
creating
clusters
&
recruiting
within
those,
“eco-‐districts”
to
serve
as
technology
testing
grounds,
manufacturing
base
2.5.1
Background
Portland
is
the
28th
largest
city
in
the
USA
with
a
population
of
603,106
people.
It’s
widely
renowned
for
its
quality
of
life,
but
job
growth
and
median
family
income
in
the
city
lagged
behind
the
city’s
suburbs
and
San
Francisco
and
Seattle,
two
comparable
cities
in
the
same
region.
To
combat
this,
in
2010
the
Portland
Development
Commission
(PDC),
a
city
agency,
created
the
first
economic
development
strategy
in
15
years.
2.5.2
Economic
Development
Focus
The
goal
of
the
PDC
is
to
create
one
of
the
world’s
most
desirable
and
equitable
cities
by
investing
in
job
creation,
innovation,
and
economic
activity.
Their
focus
is
on
investment
in
the
fundamentals
of
economic
development,
including
business
expansion
and
retention,
workforce
training,
innovation,
catalytic
projects,
and
an
ecosystem
that
nurtures
entrepreneurs
and
small
businesses.25
The
commission
has
several
major
goals.
One
of
the
most
important
is
organizing
industry
clusters
and
investing
in
them,
one
of
which
is
the
clean
tech
and
sustainability
sector.
2.5.3
Overview
of
the
Clean
Tech
and
Sustainability
Industry
Cluster
The
PDC
is
organizing
clusters
across
a
range
of
niches
within
in
clean
tech
sector
to
help
retain
and
grow
companies.
These
clusters
include
renewable
energy,
green
building,
energy
efficiency,
electric
vehicles,
waste
reduction,
recycling,
and
electric
vehicles.
Portland
aims
to
attract
a
few
anchor
companies
in
these
niches
and
then
help
to
recruit
and
build
out
their
supply
chains.
By
bringing
all
the
resources
needed
by
green
firms
together
in
one
geographic
area,
it
makes
Portland
even
more
attractive
to
firms
looking
to
relocate.
Portland
has
the
advantage
of
a
deep
talent
pool,
receptive
local
market
for
new
technologies,
and
a
legacy
manufacturing
base
that
helps
recruit
these
companies.26
To
help
these
businesses,
the
PDC
is
creating
the
Oregon
Sustainability
Network,
which
is
going
to
be
an
umbrella
organization
that
helps
to
bring
all
of
the
companies
in
the
cluster
together.
The
network
is
going
to
track
both
supply
chain
and
product
development
through
ties
to
the
business
community.
It
25
Portland
Development
Commission:
www.pdc.us/welcome.aspx
26
Portland
Development
Commission.
“Economic
Development
Strategy:
Three
Year
Status
Report”
pdxeconomicdevelopment.com/docs/Portland-‐EcDev-‐Strategy-‐3-‐Year-‐Status-‐Report.pdf
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Case Studies in Economic Development 15
also
is
going
to
develop
ties
to
research
institutions
in
the
region
to
ensure
product
and
process
discovery
are
quickly
converted
into
commercial
opportunities
for
local
businesses.27
Portland
is
also
retrofitting
buildings
to
expand
demand
in
the
region
for
energy
efficient
products.
This
helps
to
spur
research,
but
also
generates
jobs
for
subcontractors
and
building
specialists
and
helps
the
city
save
on
energy
costs.
Finally,
the
city
is
investing
in
the
construction
of
three
“ecodistricts”
that
are
going
to
offer
the
opportunity
to
put
into
practice
the
latest
innovations
in
green
building
infrastructure.
Each
district
will
test
new
techniques
in
power
generation,
waste
and
water
treatment,
and
shared
infrastructure.
2.5.4
Key
Successes
In
the
past
three
years,
Portland’s
economic
plan
has:
• Retained
1,500
jobs
and
created
2,750
jobs
through
financial
assistance
to
176
local
companies
• Recruited
19
new
companies
• Leverages
$740
million
of
investment
• Spurred
4,700
construction
jobs
• Invested
$75
million
in
526
businesses
In
the
Clean
Tech
and
Sustainability
Sector
they
have:
• Secured
the
North
American
Headquarters
of
wind
power
company
Vestas
• Recruited
SoloPower,
a
manufacturer
of
innovative
flexible
solar
panels,
and
ReVolt
Technology,
a
leader
in
energy
storage
• Retained
the
North
American
Headquarters
of
Iberdrola
Renewables,
a
major
European
wind
power
company,
saving
375
jobs
• Launched
“We
Build
Green
Cities”
to
promote
Portland’s
global
leadership
in
clean
tech,
green
development,
and
clean
energy
• Generated
$2
million
in
increased
sales
for
local
manufacturers
in
wind
energy
supply
chain
by
providing
technical
and
marketing
assistance
to
over
50
firms
through
MarketLink
and
the
Oregon
Manufacturing
Extension
Partnership28
Portland
is
also
ranked
at
the
greenest
city
in
America
by
Corporate
Knights
Magazine.
2.5.5
Learning
Highlights
• Leverage
Your
Strengths:
Oregon’s
past
manufacturing
base
and
experience
with
semiconductors
have
made
the
city
ideal
for
attracting
the
green
power
industry.29
Access
to
inexpensive
energy
and
water
and
the
city’s
reputation
also
are
key
factors
businesses
consider
when
relocating
to
Portland.30
Without
access
to
these
strengths,
it
would
be
much
harder
and
more
expensive
to
attract
businesses
in
the
target
clusters
to
the
area.
27
Portland
Development
Commission.
“Economic
Development
Strategy”
pdxeconomicdevelopment.com/docs/Portland-‐Ec-‐
Dev-‐Strategy.pdf
28
Portland
Development
Commission.
“Economic
Development
Strategy:
Three
Year
Status
Report”
pdxeconomicdevelopment.com/docs/Portland-‐EcDev-‐Strategy-‐3-‐Year-‐Status-‐Report.pdf
29
pdxeconomicdevelopment.com/cluster-‐cleantech.html
30
Portland
Development
Commission.
“Economic
Development
Strategy”
pdxeconomicdevelopment.com/docs/Portland-‐Ec-‐
Dev-‐Strategy.pdf
16.
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• Craft
policies
to
attract
workers
and
industries:
Another
key
component
of
business
relocation
to
Portland
is
the
friendly
regulatory
environment
for
businesses
in
target
clusters.
Tax
incentives
and
other
assistance
is
offered
to
these
businesses
to
relocate
or
expand.
Additionally,
long
run
investments
in
transit,
social
services,
and
other
public
projects
has
given
the
city
a
reputation
for
a
good
quality
of
life
that
attracts
entrepreneurs
and
skilled
workers
alike,
both
of
which
are
essential
to
attracting
businesses.
• Don’t
neglect
the
supply
chain:
Economic
development
in
Portland
doesn’t
just
revolve
around
target
industries,
it
tries
to
capture
their
entire
supply
chain.
This
makes
the
area
more
attractive
to
other
businesses
in
the
same
cluster
without
having
to
do
more
expensive
recruiting.
It
also
makes
the
supply
chain
greener
by
cutting
down
on
transportation
costs
from
one
business
to
another.
• Invest
in
Education:
One
of
the
biggest
keys
to
Portland’s
success
is
its
educational
system.
Portland
is
home
to
a
deep,
skilled
labor
pool
that
businesses
can
pull
from
and
Portland
State
University
is
home
to
world-‐class
research
and
business
centers
dealing
with
social
and
environmental
stewardship.
2.6
Pueblo
County,
CO
–
Aiding
Local
Businesses
with
Technology
Population:
160,852
Median
Household
Income:
$41,283
Unemployment
Rate:
9.5%
Sector
Focus:
Small
Business
Growth
Original
Problem:
Local
businesses
are
at
an
information
disadvantage
relative
to
larger
corporations
Success
Factors:
Trust
of
local
businesses,
Helpful
staff,
Free
and
easy
to
use
2.6.1
Background
Pueblo
County
is
a
community
of
160,000
people
located
in
south-‐central
Colorado.
The
county
is
one
of
the
pioneers
in
using
Geographic
Information
Systems
(GIS)
for
town
planning
and
to
cultivate
local
businesses.
2.6.2
Economic
Development
Focus
Christopher
Markuson,
Pueblo’s
GIS
manager,
states
the
county
uses
their
GIS
technology
to
grow
local
businesses
because
“Businesses
already
in
town
are
not
fully
focused
on
the
bottom
line…
they’re
looking
to
improve
business
but
also
looking
to
do
what’s
right
by
their
employees.”31
Pueblo
County
makes
their
GIS
available
on
the
county’s
website
free
of
charge.
Business
owners
can
also
schedule
a
free
appointment
with
a
consultant
to
get
specialized
advice
and
answers
to
specific
questions.
2.6.3
Overview
of
the
GIS
Program
31
“Pueblo
County,
Colorado,
Grows
Economy
with
GIS.”
ArcNews
Online.
Spring
2010.
www.esri.com/news/arcnews/spring10articles/pueblo-‐county-‐colorado.html
17.
Case Studies in Economic Development 17
Geographic
Information
Systems
take
information
from
different
databases
and
apply
geographic
coordinates
to
it.
It
allows
analysis
of
disparate
information
that
can
be
used
for
both
town
planning
and
economic
development.
Some
examples
of
its
uses
are:
• Measuring
the
impact
of
putting
more
storm
water
into
a
local
river
• The
effects
planting
trees
or
expanding
parking
has
on
pedestrians
and
store
owners
• Optimal
locations
for
buildings
• Finding
customers
to
target
with
advertising
The
best
way
to
picture
the
output
of
a
GIS
is
to
imagine
the
transparencies
of
the
human
body
that
are
in
high
school
biology
textbooks.
A
map
of
the
town
is
the
base,
then
different
sets
of
data
can
be
added
and
subtracted
from
it.
Visually
laying
the
data
on
top
of
the
map
can
yield
powerful
insights
for
businesses.
The
data
that
comes
from
GIS
is
typically
only
available
to
larger
corporations
because
of
the
high
cost
of
collecting
and
analyzing
it.
By
putting
that
same
data
in
the
hands
of
local
businesses,
Pueblo
County
is
helping
them
to
compete
on
both
local
and
national
levels.
2.6.4
Key
Successes
As
a
direct
result
of
use
of
the
GIS
software,
through
the
end
of
2009
the
county
tracked:
• 58
new
jobs
• $2.8
million
in
new
revenue
in
the
county32
The
county
also
won
the
Special
Achievement
in
GIS
Award
at
the
ESRI
National
User
Conference
for
vision,
leadership,
and
innovative
use
of
ESRI’s
GIS
technology.33
The
software
was
also
used
to
attract
bids
for
a
$900
million
solar
power
plant
on
an
old,
unused
military
base.
There
are
also
several
businesses
and
non-‐profits
that
benefited
directly
from
the
use
of
Pueblo’s
GIS
software:
• The
GIS
team
and
a
local
web-‐based
business
met
and
identified
their
top
markets
and
the
best
ad
placement
across
TV,
radio,
direct
mail,
and
even
subway
platforms
for
better
national
market
penetration.
They
also
found
out
the
top
zip
codes
that
were
searching
for
their
services
to
build
an
online
advertising
campaign.
Sales
boomed,
and
the
company
has
created
four
new
jobs
in
the
county.
• Pueblo
County
Community
Health
Center
Foundation
raised
funds
more
effectively
by
using
the
GIS
to
look
through
different
characteristics
to
find
the
right
donors
to
target.
Demographic
analysis
along
with
mapping
allowed
them
to
get
into
the
community
and
build
a
base
of
donors.
The
result
was
they
reached
their
five-‐year
funding
goal
of
$15,000
in
about
one
year.
• The
local
community
college
used
GIS
technology
to
concentrate
its
marketing
efforts
and
grew
enrollment
by
an
astounding
17%.34
32
Pueblo
County,
Colorado,
Grows
Economy
with
GIS.”
ArcNews
Online.
Spring
2010.
www.esri.com/news/arcnews/spring10articles/pueblo-‐county-‐colorado.html
33
events.esri.com/uc/2009/sag/list/?fa=Press&SID=981
34
Pueblo
County,
Colorado,
Grows
Economy
with
GIS.”
ArcNews
Online.
Spring
2010.
www.esri.com/news/arcnews/spring10articles/pueblo-‐county-‐colorado.html
18.
Case Studies in Economic Development 18
2.6.5
Learning
Highlights
• Need
to
Have
the
Trust
of
the
Local
Business
Community:
Chris
Markuson,
the
GIS
manager,
stated,
“We
have
this
amazing
reputation
around
town
as
folks
that
are
going
to
give
you
the
real,
truthful
answers
to
your
questions.
We’ll
tell
people
no,
the
data
doesn’t
support
your
plan
to
open
a
coffee
shop
where
the
area
only
has
30
potential
customers
around
you.
It’s
just
not
feasible
and
here’s
the
evidence.”35
Without
their
reputation,
business
owners
would
be
hesitant
to
trust
county
employees
with
major
decisions.
But
by
hiring
quality
personnel
and
providing
great
service
and
working
with
the
business
community,
GIS
technicians
have
a
waiting
list
of
entrepreneurs
willing
to
work
with
them.
• Information
is
one
of
the
most
valuable
resources
a
business
can
receive:
Larger
corporations,
such
as
McDonald’s,
have
complex
algorithms
that
tell
them
were
to
place
a
restaurant.
Unfortunately,
without
access
to
the
same
information,
potential
local
restaurant
and
café
owners
compete
at
a
huge
disadvantage.
This
information
gap
is
present
in
many
industries.
By
making
information
low
cost
and
easy
to
access
through
its
website
or
appointment,
Pueblo
County
has
put
local
businesses
that
don’t
have
the
budget
to
finance
research
on
more
even
footing
with
larger
corporations.
• Leverage
the
Information
Available
to
You:
Pueblo
County
uses
its
GIS
software
for
economic
development,
but
it
also
uses
it
for
property
tax
assessments,
managing
emergency
services,
and
in
nearly
every
county
department.
It
allows
the
government
to
work
more
efficiently,
save
money,
and
even
speeds
up
decision
making.
The
benefits
of
the
system
extend
far
beyond
economic
development
efforts.
35
Pueblo
County,
Colorado,
Grows
Economy
with
GIS.”
ArcNews
Online.
Spring
2010.
www.esri.com/news/arcnews/spring10articles/pueblo-‐county-‐colorado.html