Economic Development Insights
Economic Development Insights
Explore articles highlighting solutions to common challenges faced by regional economies and gain deeper knowledge of economic development strategies. These informative reads aim to elevate your understanding and empower you to make informed decisions for sustainable growth.
Perspectives on Place-Based Policy
Strategies for rural workforce and economic development.
Modoc County Meat Processing Feasibility Study
Based on community input, SCED applied for an received a grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a meat processing facility in Modoc County.
Trinity County Placemaking Action Plan
Trinity County was awarded a Rural Business Development Grant though the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help define a unified vision and identify strategic opportunity areas for economic and social development.
How to Build A Regional Housing Land Bank
Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) can play a significant role in improving housing solutions throughout their regions.
The Good Jobs Solution
Millions of jobs are lousy, low-paying, demoralizing and bad for the bottom line. It’s time to fix them, for the good of workers and businesses.
Manufactured, Panelized, and Modular Home: New Models for Housing Affordability?
As costs for land and stick-built home climb - with no price relief in sight - alternative home construction models are emerging on the market to fill the affordability void. Manufactured homes are nothing new in America.
Western Piedmont Housing Growth Toolkit
Economic Development Districts (EDDs) can use in-house community and economic development planning experience to provide localized recommendations and strategies for their member communities as these communities take on affordable housing challenges.
The Economic Impact of Travel in California
This report was commissioned by Visit California to assess the economic impact of travel to the state of California. The travel industry represents an important component of California's state economy. Spending associated with travel in California generates earnings, employment, and taxes throughout the state.
Investing in Rural Downtowns: What role are EDDs Playing?
Maintaining a strong downtown core can be challenging especially for rural regions struggling with outmigration of youths and others, an increase in big box stores and dollar stores, and the provision of necessary services.
Resilience Workshop Planning Guide
Sources from recommendations and strategies created by successful EDDS, the resource will walk you through the steps to set up your own workshops to provide valuable convenings for your region.
Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs: Removing Barriers 2023 Update
Entrepreneurs continue to face a considerable gap in accessing capital through every stage of the business cycle. While there have been some advances in identifying and addressing barriers to accessing capital, there is more to do.
Michigan’s Roadmap to Rural Prosperity
Rural Michigan and SCED’s EDD of Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties have similar challenges. This report sheds light on possible solutions.
Aligning Workforce and Economic Development to Benefit Workers
This report examines what we know about the impacts of the workforce development and economic development fields and their implications for equitable economic outcomes for low-wage workers.
Superior California Trade Area and Post-Fire Economic Development
Superior California (Superior) commissioned this work to try and identify good bets for resource allocation and small business support in Redding, California and Shasta County. Based on the primary area where Shasta County businesses draw customers and clients, the counties of Modoc, Siskiyou, Trinity, and Tehama are considered the primary trade area.
Agriculture Business Assistance Programs Toolkit
Welcome to your essential resource for promoting our Agricultural Business Assistance Programs. As our valued partner, we are grateful for your support and collaboration. We hope you can share the information provided in this toolkit across your communication channels. This toolkit is designed to guide your outreach efforts and ensure that these essential resources reach those who can benefit the most.
Older Adults and Economic DevelopmentL Planning for an Aging Population
It is important for Economic Development Districts (EDDs) to understand and plan for the impacts of population aging. The implications of aging for regions are variously diffuse and acute, impacting areas as diverse as healthcare services, emergency preparedness, labor market composition, and overall quality of life.
Financing Tools and Incentives for Developers in Missing Middle Housing
Most low- to moderate-income households in North America have to contend with the critical shortage in medium-density housing. Since the mid-1940s, American cities have been emblematic of low- and high-density developments with little in-between.