What truly makes you a "local"? It’s not your passport or your accent; it’s your socioeconomic commitment to your community. Being local means investing your heart and resources where you live so everyone prospers.
#localperson #prout #localeconomy #community #SocialJustice

In Kerala, initiatives like Kudumbashree are building local economies from the ground up.
4M+ women, decentralized farming, stronger food security.
Small systems. Big impact.
#Sustainability #LocalEconomy

Council considers lodging tax and short‑term rental rules for The Village The City Council opened consideration of Ordinance 785, sparking extended discussion of a proposed lodging tax, how platforms collect and remit taxes for short‑term rentals, and statutory 30‑day exemptions ahead of a planned August public vote; no formal vote was recorded in the transcript.

The City Council is weighing a controversial 9% lodging tax on short-term rentals, raising questions about the future of local tourism and the hidden tax obligations for hosts.

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Casinos create jobs and tax revenue, but at what cost? A balanced look at whether gambling truly helps or harms local economies.
Read here: www.mattsheabooks.net/do-casinos-h...

#Economics #Gambling #Casino #LocalEconomy #PublicPolicy #SocialImpact

All I gotta say is that it’s clear when we choose local: the money stays in the community. Supporting our #FoodSecurity and the #LocalEconomy means ensuring our neighbours can thrive. It’s a #PersonalAndGenerational mission that defines #YorkFarmFresh and the #SupportLocal movement.

Votes at a glance: Saint Peter City Council actions on April 13, 2026 The council approved the consent agenda and a series of resolutions and an ordinance including seal coating and bituminous material bid awards, sewer lining, utilities fee schedule changes, Citi Hall street naming, a new microloan program, plats and a PUD for President’s Corner, community center and Parkview Manor closeouts, and new hemp edible registrations.

The Saint Peter City Council's recent meeting unveiled exciting developments, from converting tennis courts to pickleball to launching a new microloan program!

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Wayne County equalization report shows 4.86% rise in values; board recesses to April 30 Wayne County’s director of assessment reported a 4.86% increase in both assessed and taxable values for 2026—about $22 million in new taxes—prompting the commission to meet statutorily today and recess to April 30 to complete the technical equalization work and Ways & Means review.

Wayne County's assessed and taxable values have surged by 4.86%, translating to a staggering $22 million in new taxes, but the commission is hitting pause to ensure thorough review before finalizing the numbers.

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#WayneCounty #MI #LocalEconomy #CitizenPortal #WayneCountyTaxes

EBCI Awarded $4.7M HUD Grant: Addressing Housing Needs in Cherokee | WNC Times EBCI receives $4.7M HUD grant to tackle housing needs in Cherokee. Funding supports new homes, modernizations, and essential services.

EBCI Awarded $4.7M HUD Grant: Addressing Housing Needs in Cherokee wnctimes.com/article/ebci... #Cherokee #WNC #WNCnews #EBCI #HUD #HudGrant #HeleneRecovery #Asheville #WncMountains #LocalEconomy #Housing

Community investment fuels small businesses and local economies 💼 Supporting entrepreneurs creates jobs and drives sustainable success 🚀 #SmallBusinessSupport #LocalEconomy #Growth

A metaphor for the extractive economy: capitalism drains local resources. PROUT proposes that communities reclaim control of their natural wealth. True development must be local and sovereign. No more looting disguised as "progress."
#localeconomy #ResourceSovereignty #economicjustice

Vermont CBD makers urge lawmakers not to adopt strict federal THC‑per‑container limits, warn small businesses would close Small Vermont CBD manufacturers told a legislative committee that a newly proposed federal container‑based THC limit — and language in S.3.23 tying 'hemp' to interstate legality — would effectively ban full‑spectrum CBD products, raise costs and force local producers to close unless the state preserves a separate, lighter state regulatory track.

Vermont CBD manufacturers are sounding the alarm as federal THC limits threaten to wipe out small businesses and ban beloved full-spectrum products.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #HempRegulation #SmallBusinessSupport #VermontCBD #LocalEconomy

The Launch Dock Data Centers and the Illusion of Growth

What if growth isn’t about what shows up—but what stays?

Data centers show up.
Stone Hill Winery stays.

Which one actually builds a community?

#Missouri #EconomicDevelopment #SmallBusiness #LocalEconomy #MerchantShipCollective

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Maywood board backs Seaway Supply’s 6B tax-incentive renewal, asks for local hiring commitment Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to support Seaway Supply Company’s renewal application for Cook County’s 6B Industrial Tax Incentive and requested language encouraging the company to hire and train Maywood residents when possible.

The Village of Maywood is taking a powerful step to boost local jobs by supporting Seaway Supply's tax incentive renewal while pushing for a commitment to hire residents!

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#MaywoodCookCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #MaywoodIndustry #CommunityInvestment #JobCreation #LocalEconomy

DeSantis discusses Cuba, Venezuela and his future while promoting small businesses In a Q&A, Governor Ron DeSantis said he supported helping pro-democracy movements in Cuba and praised U.S. pressure on Venezuela; he declined to announce new national plans, said he is focused on finishing state priorities, and described a program promoting local restaurants.

Governor Ron DeSantis shares his vision for supporting democracy in Cuba and Venezuela while focusing on local small businesses—what's next for his political journey?

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#FL #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #ForeignPolicy #LocalEconomy

CRA finds Related UrbanElement 7 consistent with master plan amid parking and height concerns from residents The board voted 4-0 to find Element 7 consistent with the CRA master plan; developers reported 51% local hiring to date and $5.7 million in local contracts, while multiple public commenters raised worries about building height, parking adequacy and long lease terms for marina-owned land.

Riviera Beach's CRA just approved the Element 7 site plan, promising local hiring and community benefits, but residents are raising concerns about parking and building heights.

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#RivieraBeachPalmBeachCounty #FL #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #LocalEconomy

Trump wants to destroy the U.S. and possibly the whole world.

#US #America #Corruption #CorporateGreed #Capitalism #EatTheRich #PayTaxes #Consolidation #ArrestTheRich #TrickleDownEconomy #Finance #BeTheChange #ResetSociety #Socialism #LocalEconomy

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Chicago Just Un-Did Its Best Wage Law. Here's Who Did It. In 2023, Chicago passed One Fair Wage 36–10. In March 2026, the City Council voted 30–18 to freeze it. Here's the complete ward-by-ward breakdown.

Chicago Just Un-Did Its Best Wage Law. Here's Who Did It.

In 2023, Chicago passed One Fair Wage 36–10. In March 2026, the City Council voted 30–18 to freeze it. Here's the complete ward-by-ward breakdown.

#Chicago #PublicPolicy #LocalEconomy #CityCouncil #LaborPolicy #TippedWorkers #BrandonJohnson

Employee-owned businesses circulate money 3x more than absentee corporate chains. The local multiplier effect is real. Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/Zp8locoNXpQ #EOT #LocalEconomy #RMEOC

Why #localeconomy matters in #scotland and your locale. @ecovillagefindhorn #ekopia #enterprisefair. #EconomicsasifLifeMatters start at 8:04 or so

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‘Another story is possible’ - Ecovillage event to focus on boosting local economy Reimagining Economy, Ecology and Community’ at Universal Hall, Findhorn Ecovillage to explore regenerative economies and circular practices.

#localeconomy #scotland #ecovillage #findhorn
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Monaco News: Top Stories and People of the Week #shorts: Catch up on the past week's top stories from Monaco's economy, culture, and sports. Meet the people shaping the principality. #MonacoNews #Principality #LocalEconomy #Culture #Sports

Buncombe County TDA to Distribute $11 Million for Tourism Projects | WNC Times Buncombe County TDA allocates $11M for tourism projects in Asheville. Boosts lodging, meetings, & community benefits. Learn more!

Buncombe County TDA to Distribute $11 Million for Tourism Projects wnctimes.com/article/bunc... #Asheville #NC #VistiNC #VisitWNC #VisitAsheville #AvlNews #WNCmountains #WncNews #BlueRidgeMountains #SmokyMountains #TDA #Tourism #Biltmore #LocalEconomy #LocalBusiness #WNCBusiness

Barnesville council to ask voters about Sunday alcohol sales in March special election Following a public hearing with substantial pro-referendum testimony, the Barnesville City Council voted to place a local referendum on March 21, 2023, asking voters whether to permit additional retail alcohol sales on Sundays.

Barnesville City Council is putting the power in your hands with a special election on Sunday alcohol sales—could this be the boost our local economy needs?

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#BarnesvilleLamarCounty #GA #CommunityVoting #CitizenPortal #BarnesvilleAlcoholSales #LocalEconomy

BorgWarner Solidifies Hendersonville as Hub for AI Infrastructure Power | WNC Times Henderson County -- Business News March 24, 2026: In a move that positions Henderson County at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution...

BorgWarner Solidifies Hendersonville as Hub for AI Infrastructure Power wnctimes.com/article/borg... #AI #BusinessNews #WncBusiness #LocalBusiness #BorgWarner #Manufacturing #Jobs #Employment #Asheville #VL #AvlNews #HendersonvilleNC #Hendersonville #WncJobs #LocalBusiness #LocalEconomy #WNCnews

Tourism Resilience and the "Rediscover the Unforgettable" Initiative | WNC Times North Carolina -- March 18, 2026: Speaking to over 500 industry professionals at the Visit NC Tourism Conference at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Ashevil...

Tourism Resilience and the "Rediscover the Unforgettable" Initiative wnctimes.com/article/tour... #NC #VisitNC #VistWnc #Asheville #Tourism #LocalNews #Polictics #NCGovenor #NCTourism #WNCmountains #AVL #WNCSTRONG #NCMountains #LocalEconomy #SmallTowns #SouthernLiving

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What if we could see how money really moves through local economies?

Join us and the Civic Data Cooperative to explore how data can support Community Wealth Building and map local monetary flows.

📅 24 March
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WNC Economic Outlook: Tourism Recovery &Workforce Housing Hurdles Define Spring 2026 | WNC Times Asheville tourism surges 15%, boosting revenue but worsening the housing crisis. Craft beverage & tech sectors grow, rents soar. Read more!

WNC Economic Outlook: Tourism Recovery &Workforce Housing Hurdles Define Spring 2026 wnctimes.com/article/ashe... #WNCbusiness #LocalBusiness #VistNC #VistWNC #WNC #WNCnews #LocalNews #LocalGTourism #HeleneRecovery #NC #NorhtCarolina #NCNews #Housing #Rents #Economy #LocalEconomy

True for #Ottawa, true for #Wandsworth

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Washington County Fair organizers invite Rockville to showcase the town at April fair Washington County Fair officials told the Rockville Town Council the 166th fair opens April 18, draws about 60,000 visitors, and requested a 10-by-10 Rockville display and help publicizing the event; organizers emphasized free daily admission and opportunities for local vendors and scholarships.

Rockville has a chance to shine at the 166th Washington County Fair, where 60,000 visitors will flock to discover local talent, prize money, and community spirit starting April 18!

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#RockvilleWashingtonCounty #UT #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #CommunityEvents #LocalEconomy

LA County awards $3.6M to hundreds of small businesses hurt by federal immigration enforcement L.A. County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis introduced a motion in July to create the business fund to support economic recovery in response to the ICE raids.

Federal immigration enforcement ripples through entire neighborhoods. LA County’s new grants aim to stabilize small businesses that lost workers and customers in recent months. Important local reporting from @laist.com.

#AccessToJustice #LocalEconomy #LACounty