The Suburban Journals have an interesting story today about Wentzville’s contemplation of a proposal that would reduce the regulatory burden on home businesses. The city currently requires those working out of their homes to submit to a frustrating permitting process and intrusive home inspections. Kudos to the city’s economic development director, Bob Swank, who realized that the city would be better served to make it easier for home-based businesses to start up, and to focus on policing business owners only when their practices generate complaints, rather than constantly attempting to oversee all people with a business license. This is a truly inspired approach to economic development, and one that more cities should consider.
Fingers Crossed
Economy
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Susan Pendergrass
Before joining the Show-Me Institute, Susan Pendergrass was Vice President of Research and Evaluation for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, where she oversaw data collection and analysis and carried out a rigorous research program. Susan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
