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Public Libraries and Community Economic Development: Partnering for Success

July 17, 2008View for printing

In the past decade, economic development experts have moved away from traditional approaches to economic development that have relied upon recruiting or attracting large businesses with offers of tax breaks, financial incentives, and other subsidies. Increasingly, communities are focusing their economic development resources on supporting the growth of existing businesses and creating a nurturing and information-rich environment where new entrepreneurs can flourish.

by Christine Hamilton-Pennell, MLIS, MAR1

Full Story: http://www.iira.org/pubsnew/publicat ... RRR_688.pdf
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