How do You Compare to Other Similar Sized Communities?
It’s a typical meeting night in rural America as the local City Council prepares to review the annual budget. As they review various line...
So, You Think You Want To Create an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem?
WHAT SUPPORT DO ENTREPRENEURS REALLY NEED More and more rural communities are looking at ways to grow from within; and more specifically,...
Rural Resurgence Is Happening Now…and Rapidly
Our Nation is in the midst of two major events that will forever change the way we live and work. And both provide an opportunity for...
The Day the Data Died
Labor Data is in Flux Due to COVID-19 As I continue to work from my home office, I am reminded of how my life, and frankly the world, has...
City of Moberly Will Conduct Retail Study to Determine Local Demand
The City of Moberly recently retained Growth Services Group (GSG), a national retail analysis and consulting firm, to conduct a Retail...
Are you looking for an Innovative BR&E Tool?
PROVIDE TANGIBLE BENEFITS FOR YOUR EXISTING EMPLOYERS How many times have you heard an existing business owner say, “The city and...
Is Your Community Prepared to Win the Next Project?
Clint O'Neal is a professional economic developer for the state of Missouri. He gives us key steps you need to take to be prepared to win...
CAN HOTELS IMPACT RURAL COMMUNITIES?
I recently attended an annual conference held by a hotel brand that specializes in, and is committed to rural communities. During the...
RECORD JOB OPENINGS AND THE LOWEST PARTICIPATION RATE SINCE THE 1970’S; WHERE ARE THE EMPLOYEES?
In a recent Blog entitled “Labor Supply and Record Job Openings” GSG Labor Market Researcher and Analyst Ed Martin wrote, “Recently, the...
DON’T JUST MEET; PROVIDE REAL VALUE TO YOUR EMPLOYERS AND PROSPECTS
“WITHOUT DATA YOU’RE JUST ANOTHER PERSON WITH AN OPINION.” W. EDWARDS DEMING Imagine the ability to discuss the relevant information...
