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How To Recession-Proof your Economic Development <br />As an economic developer,you understand that economic recessions can wreak havoc on local businesses and communities.These times of economic <br />uncertainty cause businesses to shut down,people to lose jobs,and local economies to crumble.However,with the right strategies,you can <br />recession-proof your economic development efforts and ensure that your community remains resilient and prosperous even during tough times.. <br />Uncertainty is scary and challenging.Hearing stories of the struggles people face during difficult times darkens the soul.But economic developers are <br />the leaders for communities,and economic development leadership strengthens communities.You have the ability to promote your community now and <br />in the future to build a workforce and attract the next employer.Learn more... <br />Enhance Your Community’s Quality Of Life to Attract More Workers &Support <br />Current Residents <br />Economic developers focused on quality of life improvements are finding it easier to attract <br />workers to their community.As flexible work arrangements become more common,people <br />are searching for prioritizing communities they will enjoy living in when conducting a job <br />search.There are grants that can help to fund these projects. <br />In addition,regardless of a community’s size,there is always the possibility that some of its <br />members can slip through the cracks where they are unable to receive basic assistance. <br />Utilizing grants that focus on enhancing the quality of life for everyone ensures that no <br />individual,young or old,gets left behind.Read the full article! <br />Subscribe to the Golden Shovel's newsletter Economic Developer's EDGE to get exclusive content every other week provided by our staff.This <br />newsletter will keep you current with industry trends,expert webinars,and success stories.Subscribe here! <br />8