Economic Development

Tailoring economic and community development efforts to the assets, actors and goals of specific communities and regions is critically important.

This book chapter highlights six action principles “do economic development differently”—that shifts from the risky “winner takes all” approach that is heavily reliant on a business-recruitment strategy to a “let’s all win” approach of building on a region’s existing, underutilized assets.

In an op-ed co-authored by Marjorie Sims in Penn Live/ Patriot News, Ascend’s Anne Mosle discusses the accomplishments of Ascend Network partners in Pennsylvania and presents opportunities ahead to advance family well-being by centering families through two-generation (2Gen) approaches: We’re entering a new era that will provide stronger support for struggling families in Pennsylvania

Join a community of purpose-driven leaders for a day-long summit to take collective action towards rebuilding an economy that works for everyone, everywhere.

AGLN Fellows are awarded Spark Grants for advancing sustainable and equitable economic growth and financial inclusion.

In an op-ed co-authored by Anne Mosle, Ascend’s Marjorie Sims presents the opportunities ahead to advance family well-being by centering families through two-generation (2Gen) approaches: 2Gen a model for a new era of family policy.

Four speakers explore why new federal funding presents a momentous opportunity to invest in rural physical infrastructure - and how communities can effectively leverage this funding to build thriving rural places.

What must happen for economic development to foster a more prosperous, healthier, equitable and environmentally sustainable rural America? This scan of field practices and trends advances our answer to this question.

The National Black Bank Fund and Foundation (NBBF) are leading in the racial justice movement through economic justice.