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050			_aHD 82 .W33 2020
100			_aWade, Neal _eauthor
245		0	_aAgents of economic development : _ban essential guide for navigating good, bad & uncertain times / _cNeal Wade and William C. Smith
260			_a[Place of publication not identifed] : _b[publisher not identified], _cc2020
300			_a199 pages ; _c23 cm.
365			_bUSD20
504			_aIncludes index.
505			_aChapter 1. Change Agents in turbulent times -- Chapter 2. The Economic development -- Chapter 3. Playing is everything -- Chapter 4. High definition community -- Chapter 5. Operating on Eight cylinders - a well-oiled Machine -- Chapter 6. High Achieving Communities require unconventional leadership -- Chapter 7. Product, Product, Product -- Chapter 8. Coopetition -- Chapter 9. A good deal for the taxpayer and the company -- Chapter 10. Talent in today's currency -- Chapter 11. Training mind to think -- Chapter 12. Loving your existing Industries -- Chapter 13. Outside the Interstates -- Chapter 14. Marketing with a twist -- Chapter 15. Finish well.
520			_aIn turbulent and stable times, a good map, and experienced guide can help sort through the twists and turns that are inherent in today’s complex economic development. Throughout this book there are lessons for everyone involved in growing urban, rural, and regional economies – the volunteer leaders, elected officials and, of course, the men and women who go to work every day creating and sustaining jobs in their communities. Neal and Bill weave each author’s 30+ years’ experience at the local, state, private, and academic levels to create an essential guide for economic vitality in these turbulent and changing times. This book can help everyone engaged in community and economic development operate at the highest level of personal and professional excellence.
650			_aECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
700			_aSmith, William C. _eco-author
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