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Building Better Regions resource library is a repository of research findings, promising programs and practical tools to support our goal of creating inclusive and impactful economic opportunities in our communities.

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Webinar: Building Better Regions Community of Practice Storytelling Showcase

Communications and Storytelling, Governance and Coalition Building

In this webinar, Dr. John Trybus and coalition members from the Global Epicenter of Mobility in Detroit, the Western New York- Advanced Manufacturing Cluster, and the West Texas Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Coalition. Participants shared what they learned from our storytelling workshops and also got to practice telling their economic development stories.

Videos and Webinars

BBR CoP Storytelling Showcase Slides: West Texas Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Coalition

Communications and Storytelling, Building Better Regions Community of Practice

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Economic development and wealth creation practices for ag-based and rural communities

Rural Economic Development

Communications and storytelling resources for helping your coalition to better reach its supporters and earn their buy-in

Communications and Storytelling

Enhancing entrepreneurship and small business opportunities and impact

Entrepreneurship and Business Development

Enhancing inclusive economic and entrepreneurial development opportunities

Equity and Inclusion

Practices and tools for developing and managing regional partnerships and coalitions

Governance and Coalition Building

Growing targeted industries (manufacturing, biotech, etc.) and their supply chains

Industry Cluster Development

Technology-based economic development resulting from public and private innovation and R&D

Innovation and Technology Development

Use of policies and planning tools to shape and direct economic strategies and programs

Policy and Planning

Successful programs and supports for upskilling and training new skilled workers with strong industry engagement

Workforce Development

Resources created by and for the Building Better Regions Community of Practice

Building Better Regions Community of Practice

Developing Inclusive Clusters

Industry Cluster Development is a key strategy typically used by local and state leaders to boost their economies by taking advantage of the increased output, productivity, and efficiency that comes from colocation of related industries and firms.

Learn about how you can make these clusters inclusive industry clusters in these slides.

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