Building Economic Resilience in Distressed Communities

Key Takeaways:The ERC program focuses on building long-term economic resilience.It funds people and capacity, not just projects.Communities gain repeatable local controllable tools for investment.Economic development is a relational function, not just technical.Local governments can be conveners and enablers of economic growth.Community capital allows residents to invest in local businesses.The ERC experience emphasizes the importance of trust and relationships.Resilience is built through alignment with community priorities. Featured Guests:Sydney DavisEntrepreneur & Funding Navigation SpecialistERC Fellow with National Coalition for Community Capital ResourcesEconomic Recovery Corps (ERC)Community Investment Fund Handbook & Toolkit: The National Coalition for Community Capital is a great resource. NC3 offers practical education, case studies, and tools that help communities understand what’s possible beyond traditional grants and incentives—and how to approach these models responsibly.