Economic Development
Local quantum efforts need robust funding help, experts say
Speakers during GovExec’s Quantum Summit said there are plenty of local initiatives underway, but they will need continued financial support to ensure those places stay ahead.
California city leverages AI to spur local economic, workforce development
A grant program in San Jose aims to support AI companies that can help improve problems facing the government and the public.
Iowa leverages data to make child care easier to find.
The state’s Child Care Connect platform is like “OpenTable for childcare,” streamlining the process of finding and researching available care options, one expert says.
Birmingham looks to write new chapter as a tech hub
Alabama’s “Magic City” often evokes images of heavy industry, or the nation’s difficult past. A coalition of businesses, political leaders and others are looking to turn it into a technology leader.
How Wisconsin’s economic development arm has embraced AI
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has leaned into the technology to streamline its operations and gain efficiency, all while helping the state attract new business and maintain what it already has.
Rural cities get a helping hand for tech workforce and economic development
A public-private partnership to help rural Americans obtain tech skills and jobs is looking to support workforce growth and economic development in small towns.
New Jersey taps the private sector to facilitate AI innovation and talent
Under two new programs, the state aims to leverage the private sector to help advance its goal of leading in artificial technology innovation.
Michigan turns to AI to spruce up its workforce development efforts
The Economic Development Corporation is leveraging artificial intelligence to match job seekers with vacant positions across the state.
Cities prepare for ‘quite epic’ World Cup next year
The tournament will bring millions of fans and 48 teams to 11 cities in the U.S. It makes for a lot of logistical headaches, but leaders said they will be ready and will build a legacy.
A revolution is happening in the heartland — are you paying attention?
COMMENTARY | While venture capital has flowed freely in traditional tech hubs, there are plenty of founders elsewhere working on solving regional topics that could have a big impact.
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‘Not your parents’ automation’: How generative AI will impact jobs in major cities
Previous generations of automation impacted industries in small towns and more rural communities. This new revolution will be most felt in the country’s largest metro areas.
Tech boom highlights need for regional collaboration
Dallas and its surrounding communities in North Texas are experiencing an influx of companies and people. As the issues that come along with that boom don’t respect county or city lines, one expert says a regional approach is needed.
Air taxis? A spaceport? Utah is making moves — and spending millions — for a futuristic vision
Utah leaders are making moves and investing millions of dollars to bring futuristic technology to Utah, including air taxis and spaceports.
New Jersey helps businesses get online
The state’s Small Business E-commerce Support Program offers funding to help less-resourced companies’ digital transformations.
At legislators' retreat, lawmakers discuss AI and economic growth
City & State’s Legislators’ Retreat featured keynote speeches from Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and Center for an Urban Future executive director Jonathan Bowles.
Artificial intelligence study committee considers potential recommendations to lawmakers
The committee is the latest effort as Wisconsin government and business leaders attempt to confront use of and ongoing advancements of AI technology.
Report: Broadband can transform a rural community
New research shows a more than 200% growth rate for businesses in rural areas with high broadband utilization rates.
No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned
The future of these job-generating gigafactories, many of them in Republican states, could be at risk if the next president tries to wipe out the programs that made them possible.
What other states can learn from Indiana’s investment in quantum technology
COMMENTARY | The emerging technology holds the promise of transforming public services at the state and local levels. Indiana’s collaborative model is a blueprint for states seeking to cash in on quantum.
Can happy hour attract people downtown again?
States that once banned the afterwork ritual are rethinking their stance as they try to entice people back to the city.
