Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship: The Benefits for Local Economies
A discussion of the positive effects that the business of cultural arts and crafts can have on local economies. Arts and culture can be worth billions of dollars to the U.S. economy.

Fostering Entrepreneurship in Youth
An article focusing on the benefits of entrepreneurship education, shown through an example of the Student Entrepreneur Training program in Ohio.

Using the New Markets Tax Credits Program
An overview of the New Markets Tax Credit program, designed to stimulate private sector investment in the economic development of low-income communities.

Business Incubators Ensure Success
Incubators can play an important role in overall community economic development strategies. This article provides a look at business incubators in Appalachia -- how they work, what service sectors are involved, and how incubators affect economic development prospects.

Redeveloping Brownfields in Rural Communities
This article provides general information on brownfields (what they are, the benefits of redevelopment, and the like) and on the programs available to help redevelop those sites for future commercial or industrial use.

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