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COMMENTARY: Feds' Asian carp plan all wet Detroit Free Press (2/7) Now we have evidence that while closing the canal would cause an economic loss of about $70 million, in the long run it would be a net benefit to the Chicago area by adding transportation jobs.
Brookings: Great Lakes needs VC superfund Business First of Columbus (1/29) A massive venture capital fund that pumps money into Great Lakes businesses is crucial for the economy of the region to move beyond its Rust Belt status, says a white paper released Friday by the Brookings Institution public policy think tank.
'Historic' deal energizes Ontario The Toronto Star (1/22) Ontario is now home to the world's most ambitious wind and solar power initiative thanks to a $7 billion manufacturing and development deal with Samsung and the Korea Electric Power Corp.
Developers around the world are buzzing about New York's plan for Great Lakes wind farms, NYPA head says The Syracuse Post-Standard (1/14) The New York Power Authority’s plan for offshore wind turbines in the Great Lakes is drawing “huge interest” from developers all over the world, the head of the authority said Thursday. NYPA is seeking proposals for 100 or more windmills in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

General Resources
Coastal Business and Economic Development Great Lakes Sea Grant Network Sea Grant is the only program in the region specifically designed to transfer technology to marine industries and coastal businesses.
National Center for Industrial Competitiveness NCIC helps technology based companies in Ohio and the Great Lakes region by providing financial, technical and management support.
Northeast-Midwest Institute The Institute is a policy research center providing staff support to the House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces. Policy research focuses on invasive species, ecosystem restoration, island conservation, water management, brownfield redevelopment, economic benefits of sediment remediation, energy, and other issues important to the Great Lakes.
Société de développement économique du Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence Economic Development Council) Established in November 1985, the SODES is a non-profit organization mandated to protect and promote the economic interests of the St. Lawrence. SODES represents the St. Lawrence maritime community, which includes all public and private agencies whose activities have a direct or indirect impact on the economy of the St. Lawrence within Québec, and voices its concerns to governments with regard to the economic development and life of the St. Lawrence.
Transportation and Sustainable Development Program Great Lakes Commission The program promotes sustainable, resource-based economic activity and the use, development and maintenance of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence transportation system.

Community Development
Communities in PA Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Information on community development programs, initiatives and resources in Pennsylvania.
Community Assistance and Financing Wisconsin Department of Commerce Information on Wisconsin's community development, and financial and technical assistance.
Community Development Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development An overview of the community assistance programs provided by the state of Minnesota.
Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Information on grants, job training, technical assistance for manufacturers, educational programs for local officials, and more.
Community Development Division Ohio Department of Development Listing of community development programs in Ohio offered through the offices of Housing and Community Partnerships, Energy Efficiency and Community Services.

Rural Development
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs The Institute monitors conditions in rural Illinois, provides technical assistance in economic development and transportation, evaluates rural policies and is a clearinghouse for information on rural issues.
Office of Community Development, Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture OCD provides community development support through field offices to rural communities across the nation.
Rural Development Field Offices U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA's Rural Development program provides financial and technical assistance programs and promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses.

Publications
Coming Clean for Economic Development Northeast-Midwest Institute A resource book on environmental cleanup and economic development opportunities.
Environmental Defense Newsletters Environmental Defense is a leading, national, non-profit organization who links science, economics and law to create innovative, economically practical solutions to critical environmental problems.
Publications: Economic Development, Northeast-Midwest Northeast-Midwest Institute Overview of the institute's publications dealing with economic issues.

State and Provincial Resources
ILLINOIS
MINNESOTA
Economic Development Finance Training Program (PDF) Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development The MDTED sponsors a series of economic development finance training courses for economic development practitioners.
New York
Buffalo-Niagara Enterprise Highlights the Buffalo-Niagara region, focusing on information on regional demographics, employers, education and career opportunities in the region.
OHIO
Economic Development Division Ohio Department of Development Listing of economic development programs in Ohio offered through various state offices and a review of previous economic development projects.
ONTARIO
Starting a Small Business in Ontario Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Information on legal, taxation, intellectual property and labor regulations.
PENNSYLVANIA
Building Better Communities Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development An overview of state community development programs.

Related Resources
GLIN: Agencies and Organizations, Economic Development
GLIN: Business Assistance in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Jobs and Careers in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Local Planning in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Manufacturing in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Sustainable Development in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Trade in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Workforce Development in the Great Lakes Region
Brownfields: Sustainable Land Use (Exit GLIN) Great Lakes Commission

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