According to social entrepreneur Zita Cobb, “the answers are always in the place.” Cobb is renowned globally as a true innovator in place-based economic development. She has been recognized for her ...

Releasing individual capacities -- Releasing the power of local asociations and organizations -- Capturing local institutions for community building -- Rebuilding the community economy -- Asset-based ...

Community coaches work with local groups to support asset-based community development. Coaches empower community groups to reach their goals, connect the community with resources or expertise, provide ...

Asset-based lending can be a good option for businesses that need access to working capital and have strong assets. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Too often, communities focus on what they don’t have. And it is true that many community leaders struggle due to insufficient funding, limited resources and inadequate infrastructure. But it is also ...

The Maryland Department of Aging, in partnership with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, is offering Asset-Based Community Development Workshops designed to help communities support older ...

I read Deon Snyman’s op-ed piece about the plight of the nonprofit sector (“When the world turns inward, SA’s social fabric begins to fray”) with great interest. I have worked in this sector for 40 ...

Maintaining intangible assets is critical for businesses of any size or industry. This need has become significantly more critical in the digital age, where knowledge-based SMEs are driving economies ...

Purdue Extension aims to assist Indiana communities to have thriving and resilient economies, quality infrastructure and sustainable job opportunities for its residents. This thematic area provides ...