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As I See It | A New Playbook for Rural Communities

by Janet Ady | Dec 17, 2019 | Economic Development

This blog is for all those communities, especially rural ones, that for a generation attracted manufacturing businesses with a value proposition focused on low wages, plentiful unskilled or low-skilled workers, a strong work ethic, and a low cost of living.  I’m here...

Disruption in Economic Development and Beyond

by Jason Vangalis | Apr 3, 2018 | Economic Development

Economic Development has had an exciting few years. The announcement of the Amazon HQ2 RFP enticed hundreds of communities across North America to submit their version of Amazon HQ2. Foxconn produced one of the largest economic development incentives valued at over $3...

Regionalism and Ecosystems: A Talent Strategy Blueprint

by Jason Vangalis | Mar 5, 2018 | Economic Development

What drives a company to relocate or expand? Costs might come to mind first, or perhaps locating closer to customers. While both of these can be drivers, increasingly access to sustainable talent is driving company expansion and relocation decisions. As one recent,...

AS I SEE IT | A Blueprint for Designing Impactful Talent Strategies

by Janet Ady | Jun 12, 2017 | Economic Development

Talent is a hot topic these days. Businesses are keen on identifying the right labor pools during their site selection process; the availability of a strong workforce is key to a community’s competitiveness. This reality is driving initiatives across the country...

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