Discovering Your City's Maker Economy

As the maker economy continues to take shape in cities across the country, it is emerging as a potential powerhouse for building strong local economies through creative maker- microbusinesses and small-scale manufacturing. As this nascent industry of small businesses expands and transforms, city leaders should understand what the maker economy is and how to harness its economic development potential.

The Urban Manufacturing Alliance partnered with National League of Cities, Etsy, and Recast City to prepare this comprehensive report on how cities across the United States are supporting local maker economies.