Abstract
The subject of regionalism and metropolitan government is one that has increasingly been addressed following the latest economic downturn and subsequent cuts in government funding. In today’s globalizing world, metropolitan regions across the United States have sought to not only attract new companies and jobs, but also to retain the companies and jobs they already have. It has become a struggle for some cities to hold on to businesses, whether they are relocating to another region altogether or even to a nearby suburban municipality. When it comes to economic development, competition is fierce between cities and regions. It is now more important than ever for cities to effectively promote and market themselves as healthy and viable places for new businesses and residents. The visibility, structure and reputation of a particular regional market can mean the difference between a successful region and a declining one.
Recommended Citation
Moore, Z.,
& Dustin, J.
(2012).
MCOFuture: Formulas For Success in Montgomery County, Ohio,
Explorations – The Journal of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity at Wright State, 1
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