Economic Development and Tropical Fish??

In the Spring of 2021, our founder, Jon Maynard, was asked to give a TEDx Talk about how communities can be economically resilient following the pandemic. What he talked about was how economic development doesn't necessarily result in developing a local economy. He equated traditional economic development to "Whale Hunting".....seeking out the big prize and assuming that it will indeed grow the local economy. What he discovered through exhaustive data analysis was a that communities, such as his community of Oxford, Mississippi grew and became sustainable through a focused strategy of "people based" economic development. He equated this to, essentially, the OPPOSITE of "Whale Hunting". He dubbed it Tropical Fish economic development. More precisely, Tropical REEF development. If you focus your energy on creating an attractive and supportive location, the tropical fish would congregate around it and eventually begin to grow. Take a look at Jon's TEDx Talk and learn more.

Infinite Sequence Economics: Making Economic Development Tools Accessible For All

Every community in the world needs to be focused on developing their local economy. For many communities, the tools to understand and to grow their local economy are just out of reach. No longer. There is a new economic development partner for those communities that feel left out. It's called Infinite Sequence Economics (ISE). Their goal is to make high-quality tools for economic growth available to everyone, even those on a tight budget. This means cities, counties, and organizations of all sizes can use these tools to help their local economies grow.

Jon Maynard, with over 25 years in local economic development, brings unique tools to communities needing them. He helped to grow Oxford, Mississippi in the 10 years that he was at the helm. Record setting growth and a focus on data helped to propel Oxford, Mississippi into the limelight for economic success.

Jon created Infinite Sequence Economics to help smaller communities adopt fundamental tools to help them grow their local economy. ISE isn't just another consultancy. It's like having an extra pair of eyes and ears for your economic plans, always on the lookout for new opportunities. They're ready to jump in on specific projects or be on standby for whenever a project needs developing.

What sets ISE apart is its focus on "people-based economic development." This form of economic development is what worked for Oxford. It was highlighted and researched by Heartland Forward, The Research Triangle Instititue and even Dartmouth College as a model for rural economic success. They put special emphasis on areas often ignored in traditional economic development, such as entrepreneurship, small businesses, community building, and data gathering.

Helping small businesses and entrepreneurs not only drives local economic growth but also creates jobs and stimulates local spending. ISE also knows the value of a strong community. They support initiatives that bring people together, promote civic participation, and improve the overall quality of life.

Data collection is another area where ISE excels. They gather and analyze important economic data, using it to make informed decisions that can shape policies and keep the economy growing.

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Remember, keep an eye out for more exciting news in the weeks to come from Infinite Sequence Economics. They're focusing on the people and places that are often overlooked in economic growth plans. With their expertise and guidance, you can help to shape the future of your local economy.