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Beyond Economic Survival: 97 Ways Small Communities Can Thrive

Posted on | October 30, 2009 | No Comments

Is your community thriving?

“It used to be that jobs and economic opportunities drew migrants.  No longer.  Today’s populations are more mobile than ever.  Armed with information and freed by technology, today’s migrants choose their communities much more carefully than ever before.  Therefore, communities must be savvy in the retention and attraction of people.  In fact, if communities don’t inspire their citizens, they run the risk of becoming failed communities.”

- Beyond Economic Survival:  97 Ways Small Communities Can Thrive

Brought to you by The Centre for Innovative and Entrepreneurial Leadership (CIEL) – which aims to strengthen communities by helping them become more business-friendly, culturally-vibrant, and sustainable through leadership development and enhanced community involvement – this report is a realistic, practical resource for communities.

Download the full report here.

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