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What's New COMMENTARY: Green jobs are growing Michigan's future News/Talk 760 WJR, Detroit, MI (6/30) In a Greening of the Great Lakes interview about the recently released "Michigan Green Jobs Report," I found reason to be optimistic about the alternative energy sector. Will the rust belt become the green belt? GreenTech Media (6/29) There is a real strong chance that a large portion of the green economy could migrate to that swath of land around the Great Lakes area that gave rise to Ford and mid-1970s bar bands. Working through hard times Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (6/28) Fond du Lac awaits news on future of its industrial heart Michigan's bid for green economy faces hurdles Dallas Morning News (6/20) Gov. Jennifer Granholm took to a conference stage this past week to sell a national audience on her vision of a green Michigan — a state whose natural resources, hungry work force and empty plants can attract alternative energy jobs. Cleveland Aquarium Inc. plans downtown facility, rivaling Jacobs Investment Group proposal The Plain Dealer (6/19) Plans to build a new aquarium in the Flats may soon have direct competition from a long-brewing plan to build one twice as big downtown. Bigger share of power pie for WNY? WIVB / WNLO-TV, Buffalo NY (6/16) The New York Power Authority is moving ahead to harness wind energy and is promising western New York won't get blown away, this time.
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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