Local Economies

Local economies are the core of this platform.

You can explore highly detailed local data yourself and read our stories and insights to learn more about specific regions of the country.

Economic Development in West Michigan

The Greater Grand Rapids area in West Michigan has flourished in recent years, becoming a hub for medical care and life sciences research. But, there's still more work to do. Reimagining the Economy spoke with Birgit Klohs, an economic development leader in the area.

Recompete in Birmingham, AL

The Recompete Pilot Program is a federal initiative which is investing nearly $200 million in economically distressed communities. One of the recipients is Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more about economic conditions in Birmingham and how these funds might be spent.

Economic Development in Rochester, NY

After facing major economic hurdles from deindustrialization, Rochester, New York is bouncing back by leaning into its high tech specializations. Economic development leader Matt Hurlbutt shared his story and the story of the region with Reimagining the Economy.

Get into the data

You can use this tool to select a specific place to explore. Click on a place name on the graphs to see a detailed Place Profile.

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