The IEDC Playbook provides practical strategies for economic developers to strengthen local and regional economies, offering tools to align planning, investment, and capacity-building with the realities of communities on the ground . By focusing on equity, resilience, and collaboration across sectors, the playbook equips leaders with guidance to better navigate federal and philanthropic opportunities while driving inclusive growth. This work complements the Aspen Community Strategies Group’s mission to elevate practitioner voices, facilitate peer learning, and influence systemic change in funding systems. Together, these resources support rural and Indigenous communities in advancing equity, opportunity, and prosperity through locally grounded strategies.
Equitable Economic Development Playbook Initiative
