City & Local

Local Economy

5 articles

Lehigh University campus and Lehigh Valley skyline at dusk, symbolizing economic growth and community integration.
Business Spotlights

Lehigh University boosts Lehigh Valley impact in 2026

In FY 2023–24, Lehigh University injected an astonishing $376.

Marco Alvarez·May 29, 2026
Diverse small business owners collaborating and celebrating success on a vibrant city street, highlighting the benefits of local chamber of commerce membership.
Business Spotlights

What Are the Functions and Benefits of Local Chambers of Commerce?

A $500 investment in a local Chamber of Commerce membership could generate $5,000 in new business, a tenfold return many small businesses overlook.

Marco Alvarez·May 16, 2026
A vibrant small town main street bustling with activity, symbolizing local growth, contrasted with a distant, less populated city skyline.
Neighborhoods

Remote work's 'donut effect' empties city cores, boosting local growth

Even rural areas that shrank in population between 2010 and 2019 are now growing.

Derek Molina·May 15, 2026
A local tour guide engaging a group of tourists in a historic city square, sharing cultural insights amidst ancient architecture.
Local Guides

What Is the Role of Local Tour Guides in Culture and Tourism?

Tour guides are masters at presenting their 'glocalized' lives as a distinctive local experience, perfectly tailored for international visitors.

Hannah Pierce·May 15, 2026
Diverse group of people walking and enjoying a vibrant, green, and architecturally rich urban street, showcasing the benefits of walkability.
Neighborhoods

What Are the Benefits of Walkability in Urban Planning?

While a new park might seem like a simple amenity, it can quietly add millions to nearby commercial property values.

Derek Molina·May 11, 2026