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The Future of CreativeTech in Economic Development
In a world where technology meets imagination, the creative tech industry is rewriting the rules of economic growth...
Sally J. Guzik
Jan 213 min read


Exploring America’s Best: 2024 Placemaking Review
Across the country, communities are proving that creative placemaking is about transforming lives, sparking connection, and building...
Sally J. Guzik
Dec 19, 20244 min read


Introducing Future Focused: How Today’s Trends Will Drive Tomorrow’s Economic Success
We’ve identified four trends that will shape our communities in 2025 and beyond. We’re excited to explore these “Future Focused” scenarios..
Sally J. Guzik
Dec 1, 20244 min read


Future Focused: Embracing the Silver Wave, Transforming Challenges into Opportunities in an Aging America
US population aged 65+ to double by 2060, requiring a comprehensive approach to housing, healthcare & community engagement.
Sally J. Guzik
Nov 26, 20244 min read


Exploring the Impact and Importance of Paid Family Leave
As parents of young children, caregivers of aging parents, and economic development nerds, paid family leave is frequently at the top of...
Eve Critton, Sally J. Guzik, Carly Horne, and Megan Nestor
May 30, 20242 min read


A Historic Inflection Point
A landmark $100 billion investment by Micron Technology in Central New York is set to redefine the region’s economic landscape.
Sally J. Guzik and Rich Overmoyer
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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