Prairie Fire Newspaper. — Can a small town compete with a “cool” city? So many books have been written about the creative economy and what it is that our next generation is looking for in a place to live. Is it a Starbucks on every corner, is it an exciting nightlife or is it the large array of shopping outlets? Read full article … [Read more...]
Author gives advice on promoting small towns – News Press NOW.
BRECKENRIDGE, Mo. — Caldwell County cities and towns have opportunities for improvement simply by taking the initiative, a Kentucky economic developer said Thursday night. Read full article … [Read more...]
Small-town growth tied to opportunity
PEORIA — The author of "Small Town Sexy" told a Peoria audience Wednesday that it's time for small towns to believe in the afterglow. Read full article … [Read more...]
Conference Addresses Recession
The Times Newspaper — The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, located at Western Illinois University, hosted its 21st annual conference in Peoria March 3 and 4 to explore new development opportunities and to learn from leaders in other regions who have succeeded with innovative approaches. -The Times, March 2010 Read full article … [Read more...]
LexArts goal has familiar ring: $1 million
By Rich Copley "Flat is the new up," LexArts president and chief executive Jim Clark declared in announcing the 2010 Fund for the Arts campaign would shoot for $1 million, the same amount it aimed for and met in 2009. -Lexington Herald Leader, February 2010 Read full article … [Read more...]
