As local communities struggle to balance budgets and seek creative means of growing their economies, it seems wise to assess what attributes these cities have that make them so magnetic. Each has its own idiosyncrasies but there appear to be inherent common themes. Cities that are mobilizing to broaden their economic platforms would do well to determine what magic the listed cities possess.
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Data by itself is merely information. We place values on it and determine its positive or negative impact on enterprise, program, or community. Like most aspects of strategic thinking and planning, the process is typically more valuable than the product. Merely getting together to review data, establish parameters, and calculate probability will pay enormous dividends. Unfortunately, far too many public leaders and government agencies neglect this intrinsic management activity.
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