Supporting local business has long been recognized as the key factor in driving economic growth and community development. Studies consistently show that when consumers spend their money at local ...

ZANESVILLE − You’ve probably heard it said before — when you spend local, you’re making a greater contribution to your community. That’s important to remember during Small Business Month in May as ...

Explore how the crowding-out and multiplier effects impact government stimulus spending. Learn which theory better stimulates ...

High-tech roles like software developers have significant multiplier effects, with each job creating at least two additional local jobs through spending. But government workforce strategies are often ...