Economic Development Coronavirus Response Case Studies and National Survey Results
How Economic Developers Can Mitigate Economic Damage to Local Businesses and Workers
This white paper includes ten case studies of how economic development organizations, businesses, and individuals are proactively engaging to protect their local workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses. They are models that can be implemented by economic developers in their own communities.
Interspersed with these case studies are the results of an April 8-15, 2020 national survey of economic developers. The survey results provide economic development practitioners with information related to how their peers are experiencing and responding to the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Transition Work
As people work remotely, schools close, and people implement social distancing, it is destroying demand for ..
Online Local Business and Entrepreneur Assistance
Local entrepreneurs and businesses are facing existential challenges due to the economic impact of…
Engaging Property Owners
Property owners may want their business tenants to pay their rent on time and the…
Corporate Site Selection Visits Decline or Disappear
Corporate real estate and site selection consultants are slowing the timing of projects…
Social Distancing Bingo
Policies can be implemented to make customers feel safe and foster marketing promotions to incentivize customer…
Fashion and Sports Repurpose Manufacturing
Cities lack enough tests kits, face masks and other protective equipment for their emergency responders…
Utility Companies Create Their Own Stimulus
Power companies have been longtime partners for local economic development…
Swapping Companies Temporarily
One company’s crisis is another company’s opportunity. But it can be both of their opportunity if…
The Business of Food is Necessary
Everyone must eat and have a way to get new food to their homes…
Tech Industry Partnership
Technology is at the core to how many people are changing their behavior during the coronavirus pandemic…
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