Tag Archives: city-management; strategic-planning; economic-development

The Friendliest Town In America

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

Five days on Mt. Desert Island – in particular, the Village of Bar Harbor convinced me of one thing: this is the home of the friendliest people I have ever come across.  The town is a tourist town – obviously.  … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News on Bike/Hike Trails: Springboro latest piece in regional trail puzzle Area plans to add to 330-mile network

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

+LISA POWELL Brian Markland commutes by bike three days a week to and from his home in Englewood to his job in downtown Dayton. The trip is 12 1/2 miles each way. LISA POWELL / STAFF +LISA POWELL Brian Markland … Continue reading →

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Oil & Gas Employment in Ohio

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

According to representatives, the oil and gas industry in Ohio is on track to create just over 200,000 jobs by 2015 (1).  2015 is when the “ramp up‘ should be complete in terms of job creation.  Yep, 200,000 jobs mostly … Continue reading →

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Oil & Gas Exploration Jobs in Ohio

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

This has been a fascinating week.  I’ve had the opportunity to talk with people involved in and around the Utica and Marcellus shale area of Ohio about the oil and gas exploration and the impact on job creation. The information … Continue reading →

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Adios Tax Credits in Ohio?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

Richard Florida recently released a study saying that tax incentives are becoming less of a location factor.  Similarly, the New York Times published a series on the use of tax incentives and the lack of a corresponding return on investment … Continue reading →

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Cycling Piqua, Ohio — Part 1

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

What a treat!  I was invited to speak at the 2nd Annual Main Street Piqua meeting this past Monday.  My topic was “Downtowns, Cycling and Economic Development.”  It is one thing to go to a community and talk about cycling. … Continue reading →

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Introducing Mr. Kendall Harsch and Environmental Services to EDDS

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

EDDS is proud to welcome Mr. Kendall Harsch to our firm.  Kendall brings a plethora of skills to our firm, expanding our offering of municipal economic development oriented services to include Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments. A … Continue reading →

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Two-Tier Property Tax – An answer in the waiting?

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

Rick Rybeck has written a fascinating article on a two-tier property tax system being used in Pennsylvania.  It is certainly thought provoking and could be an answer to the plight of local governments facing reduced tax revenues and at the … Continue reading →

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Economic Development, Community Development & Internal Infrastructure (pt. 4)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

Another important component of the “internal infrastructure” is the personnel and risk management system of the organization.  When I say this as a component of economic/community development, some people’s eyes glass-over.  It all goes back to the idea that an … Continue reading →

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“Evaluating your Advertisement”

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Economic Development Data Services, Inc.

This post is from Ed Burghard’s blog: “http://strengtheningbrandamerica.com/blog/2012/05/evaluating-your-advertisement/ If you aren’t reading any of Ed’s material, I highly advise adding him to your list of terrific blog writers.  He is always informative and thought provoking.  I have learned a lot … Continue reading →

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