Local Economy
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Maryland's Makerspaces Spark Sustainable Community Engagement Beyond Tools
Maryland launched its Makerspace Initiative Program in 2022, becoming the first state to pass legislation specifically funding a public network of makerspaces.
Local artisan markets boost community commerce beyond initial estimates
In 2019, Philadelphia commissioned an economic analysis of its craft sector, revealing a growing, tangible force often overlooked in mainstream economic discussions.
Outdoor Markets Thrive as Community Hubs and Economic Drivers
Some Louisville shoppers are choosing local farmers markets over big-name grocers.
Local Support, Not Tourists, Will Save Palm Springs Businesses.
During Palm Springs' scorching summer, when tourist numbers plummet by 70%, it is not the luxury resorts that keep the city alive, but the quiet, consistent spending of its year-round residents.
Amesbury's annual buying spree injects over $750,000
Last year, Amesbury's annual buying spree injected over $750,000 into local shops and restaurants in a single weekend, attracting visitors from 50 miles away.