Economic developers may or may not be familiar with the term “agglomeration economies” but, more than likely, intuitively understand it. In the economic development sense, it refers to the economic benefits that come … See more

Consider two different industries that cluster in certain regions, but for different reasons: wine production and software. Since wine is made from grapes and grapes are perishable, winemakers must locate in regions wit… See more

It’s clear that individual firms benefit from agglomeration, but what about the region and its workers? This is a critical question for economic developers as they work to diversify their region’s industries, attract high-payin… See more

How can economic developers leverage what they know about agglomeration to improve their communities? Two complementary approaches are to grow already-existing clusters and foster a sense of placefor t… See more