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Local county efforts add up in an economic comeback
December numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 64 percent of counties were experiencing unemployment levels above a healthy level.[name]County News ArticleDecember numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 64 percent of counties were experiencing unemployment levels above a healthy level. -
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Outdoor tourism offers covid-safe opportunities
With open space and plenty of room for social distancing, outdoor recreation counties have a lot to market during the COVID-19 pandemic.[name]County News ArticleWith open space and plenty of room for social distancing, outdoor recreation counties have a lot to market during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Pandemic keeps Space Coast county tourism on its toes
Brevard County, Fla.'s tourism promotion pivoted from cruising to space launches.[name]County News ArticleBrevard County, Fla.'s tourism promotion pivoted from cruising to space launches. -
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Honolulu County reimagines a resilient, sustainable economy
Honolulu County is aiming to focus on a green, resilient economy that can rely upon itself in times of a climate or health-related crisis.[name]County News ArticleHonolulu County is aiming to focus on a green, resilient economy that can rely upon itself in times of a climate or health-related crisis. -
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Measuring economic recovery
Economic recovery is a large umbrella with multiple facets including recovery of the labor market, business and production, the service sector and consumer spending.[name]County News ArticleEconomic recovery is a large umbrella with multiple facets including recovery of the labor market, business and production, the service sector and consumer spending. -
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Counties face economic recovery challenges
Despite the diversity in county size and location, they all share a need for funding and critical partnerships in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.[name]County News ArticleDespite the diversity in county size and location, they all share a need for funding and critical partnerships in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EDA releases new funding opportunity to support underserved communities’ economic development plans and projects
On June 16, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the release of $35 million in funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 CARES Act Economic Recovery Corps and Equity Impact Investments. -
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EDA releases new funding opportunity to support underserved communities’ economic development plans and projects
On June 16, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the release of $35 million in funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 CARES Act Economic Recovery Corps and Equity Impact Investments. -
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EMLN adds eight new members
Eight county leaders will be joining NACo's Economic Mobility Leadership Network. The EMLN is a cohort of county elected leaders focused on helping residents move up the economic ladder.
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Counties urge Congress to include local priorities in America COMPETES Act
Led by NACo, a bipartisan group of over 80 county elected officials this week urged congressional leaders to include key county provisions in the America COMPETES Act of 2022 -
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State and Local Government Groups Call for National Strategy to Address Urgent Workforce Needs
As public and private employers face a growing challenge to find the talent they need for a wide range of jobs, the leading organizations that represent state and local governments call for a national strategy to invest in the nation’s workforce. -
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Legislative Analysis for Counties: the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022
On March 15, the President signed the $1.5 trillion Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus appropriations package into law that included several key wins for counties.
