Growing the national economy one local economy at a time doesn’t happen by itself. It requires a special breed of local visionary leadership with a clarity of purpose, able to interpret the needs and aspirations of residents and business.
But warm words and ambitious strategies can’t do it alone. Extra funding is vital. And powerful incentives to build more homes, develop more business parks and invest in modern infrastructure are key ingredients.
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