Economic Development Links
Planning Association - APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning.
C2ER - The Council for Community and Economic Research is a nonprofit organization promoting excellence in research for community and economic development.
Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development - the state's lead agency for the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programs all of which are designed to enhance Connecticut's communities and business and housing environments.
Connecticut Economic Development Association - is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the practice of economic development within the state of Connecticut. CEDAS lists news, events, jobs, and more on their site.
CoreNet Global - CoreNet calls itself the world's premier association for corporate real estate and related professionals.
Council of State Governments - CSG provides a network for identifying and sharing ideas with state leaders.
International City/County Management Association - ICMA is the professional and educational organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world.
International Council of Shopping Centers - ICSC is the global trade association of the shopping center industry.
International Economic Development Council - IEDC - the nation's largest economic development professional association - was created through the merger of the Council for Urban Economic Development (CUED) and the American Economic Development Council (AEDC), two premier organizations with a strong commitment to the field and established reputations for service and excellence.
National Association of Development Organizations - NADO provides training, information and representation for regional development organizations in small metropolitan and rural America.
National Association of Regional Councils - The National Association of Regional Councils is a nonprofit membership organization serving the interests of regional councils and metropolitan planning organizations nationwide.
National Governors Association - NGA is the collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s, most respected public policy organizations.
National League of Cities - The oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States. Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance.
Northeastern Economic Developers Association - NEDA was formed in 1956 to promote economic and industrial development in the Northeastern region of the United States. NEDA's job board lists jobs in economic development within their territory (Maine to Maryland).
Urban Land Institute - As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places.
U.S. Conference of Mayors - The official nonpartisan organization of the nation's 1,183 cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
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