IC² Institute Blog

June 29, 2021

What does economic development look like in rural Texas?

By Dr. Clay Spinuzzi

When we hear “economic development,” we often think of new plant openings, education programs, or tourism initiatives. But economic development can also mean figuring… Read More

May 3, 2021

Ports-to-Plains: A Win-Win Solution for Urban and Rural Texas

By By Katie Lingor, Executive Director, Borger Economic Development Corporation

What a new interstate highway through Texas would mean for rural communities and urban areas.Read More

April 27, 2021

Regional XLR8 Program Continues to Generate Excitement among Community Leaders

By Dr. Gregory Pogue, Deputy Executive Director, the IC² Institute

Regional XLR8 participants express interest in sharing insights and maintaining the network established in the program.Read More

April 13, 2021

IC² Values Research Insights of UT Grad Students

By The IC² Institute Graduate Researchers

In the past year, the Institute has been able to take advantage of the talents and expertise of three UT Austin PhD candidates.Read More

April 5, 2021

Engaging Students to Think About Small Communities

By Art Markman and Sandra Woodley

UTPB President Sandra Woodley and IC² Director Art Markman discuss students' accomplishments in March Economic Madness.Read More

March 26, 2021

Two Perspectives on IC² Work with Small Businesses

By The IC² Institute

Small-Biz.XLR8 launches this spring! Information on signing up and why it's important.Read More

March 22, 2021

Finding Opportunities and Fulfillment in Texas: What Young People Seek

By By Dr. Steve Beach, Dean of the College of Business, The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB)

The aspirations of young people appear to be the same throughout the state.Read More

March 8, 2021

Ready for Change: The Value of Thinking About What’s Next

By Donna Culpepper, Executive Director, Nocona Economic Development Corporation

Historic Nocona keeps drawing in visitors and looks to the future.Read More

March 1, 2021

Industry Incentives and Community Benefits

By Jim Rich, Executive Director, Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation

In Texas, the courting of new industry and economic development starts with negotiation and buy-in from community stakeholders.Read More

February 8, 2021

BBR Research on Travis County, Enhancing Minority Participation

By By J. Jorge Anchondo

The Bureau of Business Research investigated resources, training, and best practices for historically underutilized businesses.Read More