07/15/2026
A time in our history tells the story of what economic development looked like—and it was completely aligned with innovation.
As a matter of fact, innovation is what happens when things need to change and when needs create the conditions for that change. It is a cyclical process.
Innovation requires creativity, passion, and energy.
I’m breaking it down this way to show the pathway: when economic development in communities is led by the community, it becomes a powerful factor in building the capacity to be self-sufficient and sustainable.
Cooperatives Are Economic Development is a TMH Solutions Hub series exploring how democratic ownership, strong governance, and sound financial systems help communities meet their own needs and build lasting economic power.
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