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Articles by Corianne Rice
Why Housing is Key to Main Street Success
Main streets and commercial districts have long been the heart and soul of towns and cities where commerce, community, and connections converge. From cafés to clothing boutiques, these neighborhoods embody local identity, offering a distinctive sense of place. However, in many communities, these once-vibrant spaces face challenges. Declining foot traffic, rising rents, remote/hybrid work, and competition from online retailers have contributed to the fading of many beloved main streets.
Using ARPA Funds to Invest in Workers and Businesses to Build New Pathways to Economic Competitiveness
The State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), allowed local governments to maintain operations and deliver critical services during the pandemic. These funds supported essential staff, including first responders and emergency personnel, ensuring the continued delivery of municipal services.
CIE Spotlight: Building a Business-Friendly Fort Worth, Training Entrepreneurs for Small Business Success
Michael Crain, councilmember for Fort Worth’s third district, takes pride in the city’s small-town feel, despite being the third fastest growing city in the U.S. Fort Worth’s million or so residents enjoy abundant arts festivals, entertainment and dining scenes, which keeps the city lively. However, Crain recognizes that efforts to support small business owners could be strengthened.
CIE Spotlight: Inside Raleigh’s Innovative Approach to Community and Economic Development
Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation may be new, but the city’s innovation ecosystem has been developing for years. Over a decade ago, thought leaders and visionaries convened at the first Innovate Raleigh Summit under the leadership of then councilmember Mary-Ann Baldwin and Dr. Terri Lomax, Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development at NC State University.
CIE Spotlight: Closing the Funding Gap for Black Startup Founders in Washington, D.C.
Venture capital allows for a business to receive a quick infusion of cash, one that banks may be unwilling to make. Though a powerful financing method, venture capital is not always a suitable option for a business, nor equitably deployed. If a startup manages to make it through the diligence process, a mere 1.2 percent of venture capital reaches Black founders, a trend that cities in NLC’s City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) Ownership and Optionality commitment cohort aim to change.
5 Questions for Future Large-Scale Events
Recently, the National League of Cities Large Cities Council went on a (virtual) site visit, hosted by the City of Honolulu, to learn how the city has been dealing with the pandemic and its impact on tourism and its community broadly. Hawai’i has made the news since the early days of the pandemic for its Safe Travel Hawai’i program, and the impact that tourism has had on its residents and communities.
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