Development goals will guide Pflugerville’s future
This is an article originally published in Community Impact. A strategic plan may help move Pflugerville forward, redefining downtown and other development throughout the city. The plan, written with...
View ArticleLeadership Plus for Economic Developers
By Amy Holloway, President Those involved in the economic development profession have the responsibility of creating healthier, more prosperous communities. Economic development professionals are...
View ArticleDevelopment authority gets an update on strategic plan
This is an article that was originally published in the Douglas County Sentinel. BY LIZ MARINO STAFF WRITER The Development Authority of Douglas County met Friday with team members of Avalanche...
View ArticleConversations with your Community
How the media landscape is changing and what it means for economic developers By Noelle Salerno It is no secret that how and where people get their news has evolved in recent years – traditional...
View ArticleEconomic incentive changes could bring more middle-skill jobs to east Austin
This is an article originally published on the KXAN website. By Kylie McGiven AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Chamber has unveiled an agenda meant to improve the city’s affordability, ranging from housing...
View ArticleCommunity input needed for Amarillo Economic Development Strategic Plan
This is an article originally published on the KFDA – News Channel 10 website. by Shannon Smith AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) – The City of Amarillo is now working to create an Economic Development Strategic...
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145 EDOs Weigh In on Prospect Trends: You Won’t Believe What They Say!
By: Amy Holloway, President Avalanche’s 14th consecutive survey of economic developers, the 2017 ED Index, is now complete, and you’ll be shocked at the results! Or maybe not. But, we got your...
View ArticleEconomic Development Professionals Optimistic About 2017
Click here to read our press release about the results of our 2017 ED Index survey, Economic Development Professional Optimistic About 2017
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Best and Worst Occupations for Gender Wage Equality
By Noelle Salerno Today (April 4) is Equal Pay Day, which means the average woman must work this far into 2017 – an additional 94 days – to match what males earned in 2016’s calendar year. Avalanche...
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Pflugerville plan has goal of bringing new businesses to the city
This article and infographic were originally published in Community Impact. By Joe Warner The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation relied on a 40-member steering committee to develop a...
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Economic Developers Optimistic About 2017
This article was originally published in Business Facilities. More than half of all economic development professionals surveyed by Avalanche Consulting believe the national economy will be “better” or...
View ArticleBecoming a More Inclusive Community
How diversity, inclusion, and equity can make your community more prosperous for all citizens By Noelle Salerno Diversity, inclusion, and equity aren’t new topics for economic developers, but they are...
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Scouting Locations in an Era of Labor Scarcity: 10 Considerations
The tight labor market has made availability of skilled labor a paramount concern for companies looking to expand or open a new facility, but data alone will not help a company identify the community...
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