Chelsea Thomson, Author at C2ER: The Council for Community and Economic Research

New Workforce Development Programs Reflect Importance and Need for Training and Talent Development

Coronavirus, Data, Economic Development, Incentives, Workforce

August 12, 2020 | Chelsea Thomson

By Chelsea Thomson Even before the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, states incentivized employers to support those out of work and provide opportunities for occupational advancement, especially for marginalized communities and ones characterized by historic divestment. These programs are crucial for getting people back into the labor market and providing the opportunities for reskilling and […]

Tags: C2ER Incentives Database

Tracking the Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses

Coronavirus, Data, Events

June 10, 2020 | Chelsea Thomson

This is a series of keynote summaries from the virtual 60th Annual C2ER Conference and LMI Institute Forum held June 1 – 5, 2020. The keynote session on the third day of the C2ER conference demonstrated how insight from businesses on the ground, coupled with high level data, help us to better understand the direct […]

Tags: C2ER Conference economic impact LMI Institute Forum Virtual Conference