The best Local Economy newsletters

River Walk Magazine publishes data-driven analysis of San Antonio and Texas tourism, hospitality, economics and public safety, using city sales-tax figures, event-driven spending estimates and emergency-response incident mapping. Readers get concrete numbers and interpretations on local economic trends and where city demand is concentrated.

The Pitch to Pro Podcast, from the Ozark United FC club in Northwest Arkansas, features interviews and solo episodes on youth soccer development, state economic policy, and international football. Recent episodes cover Arkansas Issue 3 and local economic tools, a Barcelona-style approach to youth player development, and a breakdown of the 2026 World Cup.

Commonplace.Coop is a digital magazine and zine series about the cooperative movement, explaining co-op principles and history alongside local worker-owned co-op reporting. Readers get accessible introductions to cooperatives plus updates on regional co-op developments and photo or illustrated features.

A weekly digest of funding opportunities, job postings, RFPs and contracts aimed at people building local, sustainable economies. Readers get a curated list of grants, fellowships and roles with deadlines, pay and application links.