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Steven Cofrancesco has worked in the public sector as an economic development specialist and also owned a micro-enterprise business. He currently holds a bachelors degree in business administration and a master's degree in public administration, and is pursuing a PhD in public administration. Additionally, he was a business education volunteer for the U.S. Peace Corps in the former Soviet Republic of Turkmenistan, where he learned Russian. Contact Steven with feedback and story ideas.

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Real estate development and improvement opportunity

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

The city of Phoenix has announced the availability of $10 million "to assist small businesses and nonprofits...
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The second level of program evaluation: process and program monitoring evaluation

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New City of Phoenix city manager named

On October 26, 2009 David Cavazos was selected from a pool of applicants as the new city manager for the City of...
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City of Phoenix workshops for minority, women and small business owners

The City of Phoenix is once again offering free workshops to learn about certifying your business as a minority,...
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The four types of program evaluation

This article is one in a series on program evaluation. Program evaluation is a complex field, and it should be...
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Evaluation of oversight and compliance: an introduction

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Every city runs social programs, which are funded by the taxes you pay. This includes economic development...
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Public program evaluation: what does it mean to you?

What is public program evaluation? This refers to the evaluation of public programs, such as food stamp programs,...
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Public assistance for your (small) business: specific programs

Most cities offer various types of assistance to businesses. Phoenix, as the fifth-largest city in America, offers...
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Small-business development services in Phoenix: the federal government's role

The City of Phoenix offers numerous services to small businesses, many of which are funded by the U.S. Department...
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What is economic development, and what does it mean to you?

The term "economic development" has at least two meanings, but this article refers to the activities undertaken by cities like Phoenix,...
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