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Factors Affecting Economic Development in Small Communities

Education is pivotal for economic growth, requiring curriculum investment, public-private partnerships, teacher training, and quality schools. Infrastructure improvements, including roadways, bridges, and public utilities, attract business to small communities. Accessibility to affordable capital promotes the establishment and expansion of local businesses, boosting the economy. Workforce development creates a skilled workforce, aligns with local business needs,

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Nonprofits and the Government’s Help in Educational Options

Nonprofit organizations and government offices offer resources and programs to help families choose the best education option for their children.  Parents can use these resources to research private and public school districts, explore magnet or charter schools, and access homeschool curriculum options.  Financial aid and scholarship programs are available to ease the cost of tuition

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How To Ensure Your Construction Project Is Safe for the Community

Adhere to relevant safety regulations and laws to protect workers, visitors, and the surrounding community and minimize legal liabilities.  Include safety in project planning by performing thorough risk assessments and developing a comprehensive health and safety plan.  Train all personnel on tools, equipment, laws, and regulations to ensure their safety and the safety of those

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Ways To Strengthen Security Measures in Struggling Communities

• Educate the community on home safety to protect homes from burglars, intruders, and other risks like fires and floods. • Install lighting around homes to deter criminals and equip them with cost-effective solar-powered lights. • Install security systems such as motion sensors, CCTV cameras, window alarms, and electronic locks. • Designate neighborhood watch groups

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Two young kids cross the pedestrian lane while a car stops

Keeping the Community Roads Safe

• Keeping the community roads safe is a shared responsibility among everyone who uses them. • Practicing defensive driving, driving sober, properly maintaining vehicles, and respecting other drivers are key to road safety.  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is extremely dangerous and should always be avoided.  • Pedestrians should follow guidelines

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How Can Your NGO Increase Awareness?

• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) need to be more aware of the importance of creating knowledge and understanding of their mission. • Raising public support for NGOs is essential, as it encourages people to donate money or volunteer their time. • Three strategies that can help raise awareness include social media outreach, content marketing, and advertising.

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The Growing Elderly Problem and How to Address It in Our Communities

• The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that people over 65 make up 16% of the total U.S. population, and this number is projected to increase to 21% by 2040. • As the elderly population increases, so does the cost of caring for them, leading to potential tax increases or cuts in other areas. • Many

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Boosting Community Growth: 5 Infrastructure Projects to Consider

Many infrastructure projects can help a community prosper. Some involve repairing or building roads, bridges, and other transport links. Others focus on creating or improving public facilities like schools, hospitals, and parks. Still, others aim to boost the local economy by encouraging investment and job growth. Whatever the project, it’s vital that it meets the

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Community Events Are a Lot More Impactful Than You May Think

Since travel restrictions are more agreeable nowadays than two years ago, it’s only natural that a lot more families and friends are considering going on road trips or making up for the lost time by planning a weekend beach getaway. And while things aren’t entirely back to normal, we can at least guarantee that some

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Why Good Governance Is Essential for a Strong Community

Good governance is essential for the success of any community. When good governance is in place, communities can thrive and grow. However, communities can easily fall into chaos when good governance is absent. Therefore, local governments need to manifest good governance all the time. From good governance comes effective decision-making, which is critical for the

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Houses in a Rural Area

Factors Affecting Economic Development in Small Communities

Education is pivotal for economic growth, requiring curriculum investment, public-private partnerships, teacher training, and quality schools. Infrastructure improvements, including roadways, bridges, and public utilities, attract business to small communities. Accessibility to affordable capital promotes the establishment and expansion of local businesses, boosting the economy. Workforce development creates a skilled workforce, aligns with local business needs,

Read More
a graduation dress, cap and stacks of coins representing education

Nonprofits and the Government’s Help in Educational Options

Nonprofit organizations and government offices offer resources and programs to help families choose the best education option for their children.  Parents can use these resources to research private and public school districts, explore magnet or charter schools, and access homeschool curriculum options.  Financial aid and scholarship programs are available to ease the cost of tuition

Read More

How To Ensure Your Construction Project Is Safe for the Community

Adhere to relevant safety regulations and laws to protect workers, visitors, and the surrounding community and minimize legal liabilities.  Include safety in project planning by performing thorough risk assessments and developing a comprehensive health and safety plan.  Train all personnel on tools, equipment, laws, and regulations to ensure their safety and the safety of those

Read More
Breaking in

Ways To Strengthen Security Measures in Struggling Communities

• Educate the community on home safety to protect homes from burglars, intruders, and other risks like fires and floods. • Install lighting around homes to deter criminals and equip them with cost-effective solar-powered lights. • Install security systems such as motion sensors, CCTV cameras, window alarms, and electronic locks. • Designate neighborhood watch groups

Read More
Two young kids cross the pedestrian lane while a car stops

Keeping the Community Roads Safe

• Keeping the community roads safe is a shared responsibility among everyone who uses them. • Practicing defensive driving, driving sober, properly maintaining vehicles, and respecting other drivers are key to road safety.  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is extremely dangerous and should always be avoided.  • Pedestrians should follow guidelines

Read More
NGO group huddle

How Can Your NGO Increase Awareness?

• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) need to be more aware of the importance of creating knowledge and understanding of their mission. • Raising public support for NGOs is essential, as it encourages people to donate money or volunteer their time. • Three strategies that can help raise awareness include social media outreach, content marketing, and advertising.

Read More
Senior couple biking

The Growing Elderly Problem and How to Address It in Our Communities

• The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that people over 65 make up 16% of the total U.S. population, and this number is projected to increase to 21% by 2040. • As the elderly population increases, so does the cost of caring for them, leading to potential tax increases or cuts in other areas. • Many

Read More
community

Boosting Community Growth: 5 Infrastructure Projects to Consider

Many infrastructure projects can help a community prosper. Some involve repairing or building roads, bridges, and other transport links. Others focus on creating or improving public facilities like schools, hospitals, and parks. Still, others aim to boost the local economy by encouraging investment and job growth. Whatever the project, it’s vital that it meets the

Read More
people hugging together

Community Events Are a Lot More Impactful Than You May Think

Since travel restrictions are more agreeable nowadays than two years ago, it’s only natural that a lot more families and friends are considering going on road trips or making up for the lost time by planning a weekend beach getaway. And while things aren’t entirely back to normal, we can at least guarantee that some

Read More
group of diverse people standing side by side

Why Good Governance Is Essential for a Strong Community

Good governance is essential for the success of any community. When good governance is in place, communities can thrive and grow. However, communities can easily fall into chaos when good governance is absent. Therefore, local governments need to manifest good governance all the time. From good governance comes effective decision-making, which is critical for the

Read More
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