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IEDC is proud to announce the release of a revised Leadership in a Time of Crisis toolkit. The toolkit was developed by IEDC with nationwide input and funded in part by grants from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development ...

The increase in the occurrence and devastation of natural and man-made disasters is impacting the local economy in many communities. Communities that rely on seasonal industries such as tourism can find it especially challenging when an entire ...

Ranked as one of the most-educated, highest-earning cities in the nation, Arlington, Virginia has a significant business travel industry due to the central location of the Pentagon. After the attack on the Pentagon on September 11th, the community ...

The coastline around Wilmington and the outer banks, boasts one of the largest recreational areas north of Florida, whereby tourism accounts for $390 million in annual economic impact. In 1999, three consecutive category 1 and 2 hurricanes struck ...