Small Town Economic Development: Reports on Growth Strategies in Practice by Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III, PhD, Roger L. Kemp, PhD, Jonathan Rosenthal, MPA, AICP

The book begins with nine articles on the state of small towns and cities in the United States, and ends with another eight articles on warnings and challenges for the future.

In between, the bulk of the book is focused on best practices in economic development. These include ideas in leadership and strategy, marketing and branding, and capital and financing. Also included are many examples of classic economic development practices and contemporary ideas that resonate with both millennials and retiring baby boomers.

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