The Local Economy Solution

How Innovative, Self-Financing “Pollinator” Enterprises Can Grow Jobs and Prosperity

Growing evidence has proven that economic development’s current cornerstone — incentives to attract large businesses — is a dead end. This book suggests an alternative approach: nurture a new generation of enterprises that help local businesses launch, grow and create jobs in self-financing ways. The book includes two dozen successful case studies. It also shows how the right public policy can encourage this growth at virtually no cost.

Author: Michael Shuman
Year of Publishing: 2015
Number of Pages: 248

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Reviews

Peighton Allen (verified owner) – June 19, 2023

An interesting read in very accessible language and format.
Danielle Stolk (verified owner) – January 2, 2024

This book has some useful advice about engaging local power structures and leveraging resources to foster economic growth; however, some of it is dated in the post pandemic economy that is wrought with political volatility particularly in rural communities.
landonhirz (verified owner) – January 2, 2024

Great read.
FFFbooks123 (verified owner) – July 3, 2024

Examples from around the world of different ways to grow local, and how these jobs are more cost efficient, because local money stays and reinvests locally, rather than leaving the area. When in a hiring leadership position, our own local talent should be sought after and invested in as a valuable resource. When selling assets (such as housing or businesses) consider choosing local folks to do business with. Good read!
Amy Taylor (verified owner) – July 23, 2024

Practical initiatives for supporting existing local enterprises and relationships. Great reminder to think about the local big picture and keep spending the same dollars over again rather than constantly bringing in new ones.
ANGELA MOLINA (verified owner) – September 2, 2024

Great book! Must read!!!