Topics : Economic Development


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  • San Diego Mayor Building Economic Bridges to Tijuana
  • Satellite city offices are not uncommon for large cities, but San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s newest outpost is in another country. By opening San Diego’s Tijuana office this year, the mayor hopes to promote cross-border relations and foster economic partnerships.


  • Downtown Detroit Projects Derailed Over Financing
  • The reluctance of banks and major pension funds to underwrite loans for downtown projects has been a consistent problem for the struggling city.



  • Chicago Prepares to Launch Bike-Sharing Program
  • The long-anticipated launch of the Chicago program appears to be set for June. Initially the program will be federally funded, but officials say eventually it will pay for itself as it expands.

Events & Webinars

  • Putting Crooks on Notice: How you can fight Identity Fraud
  • October 24, 2013
  • Fraud is on the rise. There is evidence that fraud has permeated virtually every government-based benefit program at the state, local and federal level. The federal government estimates that three to five percent of public assistance dollars are lost each year to fraud, and tax related identity fraud has grown 650% since 2008.




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