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Clear strategy for your community — based on real definitions, real incentives, and how the system actually works.
PLACE Review
Search for your community to view economic development strategies:
We currently demo 5 pilots. More are added based on user request:
Anthropic's Economic Futures Symposium
This demo showcases potential strategies. Add your community and we will notify you when it is ready!
Is this a Must-Have?
This demo shows what Small Block is building for any small town. Tell us your community and timeline so we can prioritize your needs as we develop this.
You don't need to adopt an analyst for this
Small Block is designed for leaders juggling multiple roles. We give you clarity so you can gain momentum.
"Every nonprofit and foundation across the country is going to want this immediately."- Maria Sudak, Regional Healthcare CEO & Strategic Development Leader
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PLACE
Pattern Library of Applied Community Ecosystems: Capital-type asset mapping, designing contextual models meant for small economies, not copying metro playbooks.
Research focus: Creating tools similar to BMC & Ten Types of Innovation but specifically for rural community economies.
SELECT
Systems for Evaluating Local Economic Configurations & Trajectories: AI-powered pattern-matching for development strategies + similar communities' successful projects.
Research focus: AI-powered analysis & automated funding opportunities filtered via classification.
RANGE
Regional & Non-metro Growth Engines: GenAI-powered creation of personalized economic development strategies specific to your community.
Research focus: Pattern-match successful communities' projects. GenAI for relevant economic development strategies.