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Three Trends and Tools from the 2023 NADO Annual Training Conference
“This is my first time in Cleveland” is a statement I often heard when meeting new people at the National Association of Development...

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Intentional Inclusivity: Setting an Example in Omaha
Fourth Economy is working with a group in Omaha to explore an innovation strategy. This is a challenge because Omaha is on no one’s radar...

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When $1 Million Isn’t $1 Million
The Difference between Smart Capital and Simple Capital We can all agree that $1 million is a lot of money. You can do a lot with that...

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