Economic and Small Business Development
We support community economic development by providing information, research and resources for economic developers and small business owners.
Latest resources
Grow Your Own eBook
Entrepreneurship-based economic development for local communities.
Funder's Guide
Learn why philanthropists should consider funding organizations that support small business and entrepreneurship.
Youth Entrepreneurship Guide
Help place a higher emphasis on entrepreneurship throughout the education system.
Events
Investment Connection - Nebraska 2025
– , CDT
Lincoln, NE
Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Nebraska will be shared.
Digital Access Research Forum
Multi-day event, –
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
The forum will highlight the latest research on digital access, as well as emerging methodologies and best practices in the sector.