DRIVING ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS

Across the country, locally-driven economic development strategies and partnerships are helping to create economic mobility and opportunity for some of the most distressed communities. The challenges that large and small communities face in today’s complex economy require the federal government to explore new approaches and new ways to partner with and empower locally-led innovators. With its place-based approach to economic development, the Obama administration has empowered local leaders in distressed communities by breaking down federal government silos and encouraging collaboration among agencies and local leaders.