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May 26, 20204 min read

The COVID-19 Wake-Up Call – Is it all Bad?

This week we are expanding our normal commentary on the intersection of life and economic development funding to look a bit more broadly...

May 14, 20203 min read

Lotteries, Risk, and Infectious Diseases.

By RDG Principal Beth Pulliam A few weeks ago, an organization known as Stop Predatory Gambling requested lottery betting to be...

May 4, 20203 min read

WHY DOESN’T CONGRESS LIKE THE 501(c)6?

If your corporate structure happens to be as a 501(c)6, that headline probably got your attention. In a recent POLL RDG conducted, 70% of...

Apr 23, 20203 min read

LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE GREAT RECESSION

Do you read The Hustle? It’s an online subscription news service that offers an edgier dive into the topics of the day. Mike and I have...

Apr 14, 20203 min read

Funding Your Work In Uncertain Times – Part Two!

First off, I hope everyone is healthy and safe right now. This is an uncertain time for us all and the most important thing we can do is...

Apr 10, 20202 min read

Collaboration Pays Off BIG!

Earlier this year, JP Morgan Chase announced the winners (see here) in their most recent round of Advancing Cities funding, which...

Apr 1, 20202 min read

Funding Your Work In Uncertain Times

As EDOs look to their budgets over the next few months, determining the proper course of action will be challenging to say the least. We...