In a number of areas in the United States, local governments, often with the help of private sector firms and nonprofit organizations, have voluntarily formed groups or alliances whose mission is to enhance the economy of a multijurisdictional area. This article presents the results of the first...

About the editor -- About the contributors -- Introduction and creation -- Special events with a social mission / Julie Cencula Olberding -- Events in the era of social enterprise / Julie Cencula Olberding -- Successful start-up of a special event : laying the groundwork with market research and...