Tailored Resources and Projects for Communities and Special Economic Zones

Browse our community development tools, special economic zone resources and 'how-to' workbooks to help tackle tough issues and meet today's challenges.

Look through our toolbox examples. We can help you communicate effective messages to your community with the use of visual technologies like ArcView GIS, GeoDesign, Sketch-up, and Adobe Photoshop. Visual Communication Toolboxes serve to increase the use of best practices and more cost-effective, independent community problem-solving by local managers, civic leaders, staff, and volunteer stakeholders. 

Read case studies that celebrate successes of communities that have utilized the Institute’s tools, discuss successful methods to engage in community dialogues, highlight successful economic development efforts that have capitalized on the unique characteristics of place, and educate new communities on ways to use the Institute’s Toolboxes to get their messages across. 

 Community Matters Institute has a wealth of experience developing special economic zones around the world and locally-based economic renewal projects. We create strong partnerships between business and government.  If a new economic zone or economic renewal project  is of interest, please contact us directly.

 Community Matters Institute's founders have spent decades working with government and business leaders both here and abroad to develop sustained, inclusive and productive economies. 

Our blog is for community leaders who want to make a difference for their citizens. Ask our experts tough questions and receive answers to current community issues. The Institute experts will also provide blog posts on emerging issues and best practices. 

Read Community Matters Institute's published works that outline processes and procedures for building successful and sustainable growth in your community. Find out how to utilize the Institute’s tools, and methods for developing community economic growth that will capitalize on the unique characteristics of place.