May 9, 2024
The Oman Business Forum, in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), hosted a session on Economic Gardening on April 30, 2024. The event, part of the Tejarah Talks series, occurred at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat, Oman, and was titled “Economic Gardening: Nurturing & Cultivating Second Stage Companies.
This discussion focused on strategies to support the growth of second-stage companies, emphasizing job creation and sustainable economic development. It highlighted the importance of providing these businesses with essential resources, such as strategic information and connections, and discussed the role of supportive public policies in nurturing their development.
For more details about this event, visit the Oman Business Forum website.
Oct 3, 2023
Chris Gibbons recently penned an insightful article featured in the IEDC Economic Development Journal. You can access and download the full PDF article below.
“The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Era: How Economic Development is Changing”
Insights from Christian Gibbons’ article in the IEDC Economic Development Journal
Jan 8, 2022
The Redevelopment Institute- “dedicated to rebuilding America through promotion of best practices, education, and technical assistance”, recently featured Chris Gibbons and Economic Gardening on its website and podcast.
Sep 1, 2021
Strong Towns founder Chuck Marohn and Chris Gibbons “explore how cities can grow an economy using a truly entrepreneurial approach”. Visit the Strong Towns website to listen to this engaging discussion.
Aug 14, 2021
Chris Gibbons was recently featured on the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast hosted by Don Macke. Chris and Don discuss Economic Gardening, its history, and how it’s making a difference to growth companies.
Jul 11, 2021
Chris Gibbons was recently interviewed by Dell Gines of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Read the full article here: The Economic Gardener: An interview with Chris Gibbons. 
