Economic Development Directory
(Popularly Recommended Sites)
Organizations & Resources
This section serves as a directory of the core agencies, business associations, and support networks driving regional economic growth and business retention.
Revitalization
This category focuses on targeted initiatives, urban planning tools, and redevelopment strategies designed to breathe new life into blighted, underutilized, or historic commercial districts.
Grants & Funding
A centralized hub mapping out the capital assistance, tax incentives, and financing programs available to stimulate private investment and support public-private partnerships.
| Recommended For | Suggested Websites |
| Economic Development Staff | IEDC, EDA, SelectUSA |
| Small Business & Workforce Programs | SBA, U.S. Chamber, NADO |
| Downtown Revitalization | Main Street America, IDA |
| Site Selection & Investment | Area Development, Site Selection Magazine |
| Grants & Redevelopment Funding | Grants.gov, HUD, Build America Bureau |
Economic Development Organizations & Resources
- International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
Economic development strategies, training, and professional resources. - U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Federal grants and economic development assistance programs. - SelectUSA
Business investment and economic growth resources.
Business & Workforce Development
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Small business support, loans, and entrepreneurial resources. - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Business advocacy, economic trends, and policy resources. - National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)
Regional economic and community development resources.
Downtown & Community Revitalization
- Main Street America
Downtown revitalization and community economic development resources. - Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Land use, redevelopment, and economic growth strategies. - International Downtown Association (IDA)
Downtown management and place-making resources.
Site Selection & Development
- Area Development
Corporate site selection and economic development news. - Site Selection Magazine
Economic development and corporate relocation resources. - GIS Planning
Economic development mapping and business attraction tools.
Grants & Funding Resources
- Grants.gov
Federal grant opportunities for economic and community development. - Build America Bureau
Infrastructure financing and transportation project assistance. - HUD Community Development Programs
Community planning and redevelopment funding resources.