Monthly Archives: December 2011

Richard A. Tripp, of MSA Architects has forwarded this article for OCMA members.  Please note page 8 entitled “Management Matters (And It Matters a Lot).”  As you proceed down this page, you will read: Cities with city manager forms of government … Continue reading →

These analysts take into account many factors, but local ones are key. They include the quality and availability of the labor force, transportation infrastructure, non-wage labor costs, access to innovative technologies and the cost of doing business. Few factors garner … Continue reading →

Most communities have small staffs – usually one person; at best two. And budget size: fogettabodit… If you are the ED person, how does the pressure feel?  Yeah, I thought so. Intense. What have you done today to bring in … Continue reading →

Interestingly, about a month ago I had a conversation with a city manager who is in the Marcellus and Utica Shale area that is beginning to see an “oil boom.”  The next day, I came across this fascinating article (at … Continue reading →

There was an interesting article in the online magazine version of Area Development.  The gist of the article, highlighted below, is that tax incentives are still important and that other top financial considerations include labor costs, state and local tax … Continue reading →

There are many views and theories of economic development.  Recognition and promotion of clusters is important and should be an important part of any community’s attraction and R&E strategy. http://www.areadevelopment.com/EconomicsGovernmentPolicy/November2011/industry-clusters-economic-development-strategy-66122290.shtml