Economic Development from the State and Local Perspective

David J. Robinson is an Adjunct Professor, John Glenn School for Public Affairs at Ohio State University, and Principal of the Montrose Group, LLC. He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Ameritech economic development team, and Columbus Mayor s staff and gained $100,000,000 in tax incentives and project funding.

"This book is both interesting and informative from the perspective of a true expert in the economic development field." - Jeff Finkle, President, International Economic Development Council, USA "Robinson's text is an important addition to the economic development canon. His synthesis of law, policy and economics provides a powerful analytical foundation for the practical real-world strategies and tactics he lays out. A must-read for economic development professionals." - Trevor Brown, Director, John Glenn School of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University, USA "Robinson has served in many capacities in the private and public sectors learning valuable lessons on how to drive economic success. A savvy practitioner desiring to maximize their chances of economic success will be well served to learn the lessons Robinson shares in this thoughtful book. Robinson has unique insight into the nuances of state and local economic development." - Gregory S. Lashutka, President, National League of Cities; former Mayor, Columbus, Ohio "As economic development grows ever more complex, Robinson introduces us to the key actors who make it happen. He takes us on a journey and proves that the decisions that matter aren't solely concentrated in the nation's capital. They flow from state houses, city halls and places where the impacts are directly felt. His book is a valuable resource not only to those who study this topic, but those who live it every day." - William Shields, Executive Director, American Society for Public Administration

• 1. Defining Economic Development 2. Economic Development Strategic Planning 3. Economic Development Organizations 4. The Metropolis Case Study 5. Economic Development Building Block: Land Use Regulation and Zoning 6. Economic Development Building Block: Eminent Domain 7. Economic Development Building Block: Annexation 8. Economic Development Building Block: Infrastructure 9. Economic Development Building Blocks: Workforce Readiness 10. Economic Development Building Block: Tax Policy 11. Economic Development Building Block: Quality of Life 12. Economic Driver: Energy Lead Economic Development 13. Economic Driver: Technology Based Economic Development 14. Economic Development Driver: Globalism 15. Economic Development Driver: Advanced Manufacturing Strategy 16. Economic Development Driver: The Regional Service Economy 17. The Future of Economic Development