Economic development is not for amateurs : a must-read for community leaders on how to achieve economic development success /
Jay Garner and Ross Patten
- First Edition.
- [United States] : [publisher not identified], c2020
- 88 pages ; 21 cm.
Chapter 1. Effective Leadership = Community prosperity -- 2. No product, No project -- 3. Market Regionally, Sell locally -- 4. Is your labour force work ready -- 5. Grow your garden -- 6. Time kills deals -- 7. It's All about the brand -- 8. Control your own destiny or someone else will.
Economic Development Is Not for Amateurs! shows forward-thinking leaders how to transform local, regional, or state economies and supercharge a community’s revitalization effort to attract jobs, investment, and residents. Offering practical, real-world solutions, economic development experts Jay Garner and Ross Patten identify the steps that communities of all sizes can implement to create a roadmap for long-term economic success.