As many communities prepare for hurricane season, we are reminded that preparation is key. Yet, despite the devastation and destruction, a number of success stories have come out of these crises. Following are some of the best and most inspirational from the Life, Well Run archives: Philadelphia benefited greatly from its extra investment to leverage its 311…

In honor of National Small Business Week, ICMA has collected some resources that can help you better leverage your relationships with small businesses.

ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott discusses the value of P3s in financing critical local government projects in this January 2018 Business View Magazine article.

New strategies are needed to confront today's economic development challenges. One answer could be community building machines.

Eureka: Blazing a Trail to Community Success through Local Government Collaboration

By supporting the arts and encouraging renovations, the city of Colquitt revived its community and economy.

Using data to help federal government programs reach communities can be a complex and expensive process. With the help of managers, eCivis is working on improving the process.

Building a Strong Foundation for Partnership