by luke | Nov 6, 2026 | Economic Development, Economic Development Plans, IEDC, Insights, Strategic Planning
By Brett Wiler, Vice President of Economic Development and Strategic Planning My colleagues and I spent a few days in New Orleans at the 2026 IEDC Annual Conference, catching up with old friends, meeting new faces, and talking about the opportunities and challenges...
by luke | Oct 12, 2026 | News and Press Releases
Montgomery County, Alabama, has partnered with TPMA to develop a comprehensive five-year strategic plan focused on growth, community priorities, and long-term success. Through a nine-month planning process, TPMA will gather input from county leaders, residents, and...
by luke | Sep 29, 2026 | IEDC, Insights
By: Brett Wiler, Vice President, Economic Development & Strategic Planning September 29, 2026 Economic development strategies are only as valuable as the progress they generate. These five questions can help your staff, board, partners, or implementation...
by luke | Sep 10, 2026 | IEDC, Insights
Economic development organizations are not short on plans. Across the country, communities have strategic plans, comprehensive plans, workforce plans, housing studies, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), downtown plans, and target industry analyses....
by luke | Sep 10, 2026 | News and Press Releases
The Village of Skokie has partnered with TPMA to develop a new Economic Vitality Strategy that will guide business support, commercial district investment, redevelopment opportunities, and long-term economic priorities. Identified as a key initiative of the...