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2021 County of Mendocino Economic Development Analysis

This report was commissioned by the County of Mendocino for its economic resiliency planning. The key objective was to identify priority issues for policymakers in the county and provide recommendations for immediate action items that will enhance the regional competitiveness as it evolves post-pandemic.

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Safeguarding Small Business During The Pandemic: 26 Strategies For Local Leaders

The pandemic brought local communities’ strengths and needs into sharp focus and saving small businesses has been one of the nation’s highest priorities. Small, locally-owned businesses are critical to creating thriving communities and an equitable U.S. economy.

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2021 Otis Report on the Creative Economy

This report is part of an ongoing research project to better understand the size, growth, structure, and character of the Creative Economy in California. The 2021 report has taken a slightly different shape this year given the global COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impacts.

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Additional Reports

Sonoma Mendocino CEDS 2016

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Downtown market analysis for small towns

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