In my quest to get a better understanding of the new federal Opportunity Zones program, I’ve been attending an excellent forum sponsored by the Council of Development Finance Agencies.  As
As the long hot summer winds down, my work and travel schedule pick up. I've got lots of speaking engagements planned for the fall. In September, you can find me
Opportunity Zones were one of the big, and underreported, legislative achievements of this Congressional session. Part of the late 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the proposal provides generous capital
Last week, the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission (PMCEC) released a new study that assesses the impact of military installations on Pennsylvania's statewide economy and in regions that host these facilities.ÂÂ
On my recent travels around the US, talent and workforce development is clearly the No. 1 issue regardless of location.  In urban, rural,and suburban locales, employers are facing big challenges
Freelancers and gig economy workers have become a regular feature of the today’s economic landscape. While these folks love the freedom and flexibility of the 1099 Economy, they also fear
Local government officials must often operate in reactive mode, responding to crises or other pressing events of they day. But, good leaders know that they must be reactive and proactive,
Last week, I attended a book release event for Regulatory Hacking: A Playbook for Startups, by Evan Burfield with J.D. Harrison. Evan is well-known in DC tech circles as one
I've posted a few times about Bucksport, Maine, a small Midcoast town near where our family has a house. I'm a huge fan of Bucksport, but the town has had
Last week, the DC-based Hamilton Project released a number of studies looking at the state of entrepreneurship and business dynamism in the US. The core analysis took a deep dive
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