Fall 2022
As an Inclusive Economic Development Advisor at New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN), I supported the wrap-up of the national Inclusive Recovery Initiative across six months. This federally funded program supported Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and Districts (EDDs) in embedding inclusive and equitable growth strategies into their COVID-19 recovery strategies and in the development of regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS).
My contributions included contributing to and the design of the Inclusive Recovery Toolkit. This toolkit, This toolkit is intended to support regional economic development leaders in elevating equity within their organization, planning and CEDS development, and strategy and implementation as they approach recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This toolkit was based on insights from the Inclusive Recovery Initiative’s community of practice and technical assistance sites.
New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN) is a national nonprofit focused on advancing inclusive economic development to ensure that economically disenfranchised individuals and communities can lead, shape and benefit from regional economic growth and prosperity.