Economic Gardening: libraries help to grow local economies: Defines "economic gardening," and describes how libraries can get involved in this effort in their communities
What can libraries do for small business development? (discussion)
25 Ways Your Library Can Support the Small Business Community: From Christine Hamilton-Pennell, of Growing Local Economies, Inc., a list of tactical and practical ways your library can support economic development in your community.
Business Question Worksheet: From Christine Hamilton-Pennell, of Growing Local Economies, Inc., a template used to answer patron questions in providing a brief profile of a specific business.
Webinars
Libraries and Economic Development Webinar Series: Archive of the August 2010 webinars presented in collaboration with the Business Special Interest Group from the Colorado Association of Libraries, the Colorado State Library, and the Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) discussing how you can play a role in the economic development of your community. Sessions include:
Poster and Discussion about Small Business Center collaboration in Illinois and also New Jersey from Project Compass participants.