

Placemaking is essential to winning in the 21st Century
This post is about what good-paying jobs focused economic development should look like. About what it takes to grow, retain and attract high-wage jobs. It


Winning in the 21st Century: Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia quite literally won economically in the 21st Century when Amazon chose them as the location for one of two HQ2s. Winning what was


Equity in Education Demands Innovation: What Now? Ep. 7 with Kevin Polston and Carol Lautenbach
If you ask students and families what they want from education, what do they say–and is our system providing that? Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is a


Winning in the 21st Century: Denver
One can make a strong argument that Denver is the American region that has understood best the new reality that talent attracts capital. And because

It’s time to invest on Main Street
Today we’re pleased to feature a guest post from Ned Staebler, the Vice President for Economic Development at Wayne State University and the President and


Achieving Outcomes That Matter: What Now? Ep. 6 with Craig Carmoney
The interview we’re releasing today illustrates the critical differences that result from choosing different measures for educational success. Craig Carmoney, who was recently honored as