News and information on the role that government, small business, the nonprofit sector and philanthropy play in creating healthy and vibrant communities.
Lane County government officials have announced the re-offering of $200,000 in grant money for economic development.
Since 2011, Lane County has not offered funding to small businesses until now...more
Logan County has been approved to coalesce with an economic development group to draw new jobs and businesses in the area. The current regional Economic Development Administration consists of Peoria,...more
A recent study conducted by psychologists at the University of Hildesheim in Germany learned a "surprisingly high" interconnection between childhood play and social success in adulthood.
The...more
In a soon-to-be published report in the International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments, a survey of middle and high school student attitudes to cyberbullying and online...more
Randall Lewis used to be homeless and afflicted with drug and alcohol addiction. But with some assistance from Room in the Inn, a homeless shelter in Nashville, he was able to find work and a place...more
President Barack Obama promises to build and attract new job offers without lifting the current deficit. Obama calls his new job creation project "North Star", which is geared towards the middle...more
Researchers at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center evaluated water samples from rural lagoons for the existence of pharmaceuticals, personal care products and hormones. The test is to...more
The social enterprise sector and its supporters are lobbying Connecticut lawmakers to allow social enterprises to register as B-Corps, or benefit corporations.
A Hartford-based Social Enterprise...more
As part of the growth of the Internet and mobile communication enterprises, researchers study how new forms of media affect social skills, values, and relationships in children.
To address the...more
A federal funding valued over $181,780 will be awarded to local housing agencies to help homeless families and individuals get housing support and shelter.
The federal funds come from the United...more
