Helping regions build cluster strategies
The Center for Cluster Development helps economic development practitioners understand, prioritize, and implement industry cluster strategies that support stronger business, innovation, and employment outcomes.
About clusters
Why do clusters matter?
Regional industry clusters can create self-reinforcing economic growth. More specifically, businesses in clusters tend to achieve improved productivity, faster innovation, stronger supply chains, increased entrepreneurship, and a more skilled workforce for themselves and their home region.
Identify strategic sectors
Helps regions understand which sectors drive local competitiveness and where targeted support can deliver measurable results.
Focus resources effectively
Aligns public, nonprofit, and private efforts around shared priorities rather than spreading limited resources across unrelated initiatives.
Strengthen local outcomes
Supports stronger business growth, talent development, innovation activity, and economic resilience through coordinated action.
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The Center for Cluster Development provides free, practical resources to support regions as they advance industry-focused economic development strategies. If you have more questions, or want assistance identifying local clusters or building a cluster strategy, contact us today.