Next month, the FIFA World Cup arrives in the United States, bringing millions of visitors, global visibility, and billions in economic activity to host cities and surrounding regions. Shortly after, communities across the country will begin activating programming tied to America250, the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration in July. Together, these events represent one of the largest economic opportunities many communities will experience in a generation. For minority-owned

What role does housing play in a state and local economy in the US today? In a recent episode of Inside Steer: Conversations with Experts, I highlighted that in the dozens of projects Fourth Economy works on across our business each year, whether focused on economic development, workforce, or strategic organisational priorities, housing nearly always emerges as an intersectional issue of our practice areas. Take our work on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Statewide Housing

At a time when economic conditions are hurting working households, community groups need to ensure they have the tools to protect their homeowners from becoming prey. We’ve all seen them: the yellow corrugated plastic signs stapled to telephone poles or the glossy postcards promising "Cash for Your House in 24 Hours!" and “We Buy Ugly Houses”. When you’re facing a mounting pile of repairs, a sudden relocation, or financial distress, these offers look like a miracle, but the