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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for applied economic and workforce development professionals. According to a recent C2ER and LMI Institute member survey, AI is already becoming part of how researchers, analysts, and practitioners conduct analysis, communicate findings, and support decision-making every day. AI is already changing applied economic and workforce development research. […]
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Advanced manufacturing is evolving at a pace that many regional workforce and economic development systems struggle to match. Defense manufacturing priorities, including accelerating technology adoption and shifting skill demands, are reshaping local labor markets. Yet, practitioners often lack clear guidance on translating national signals into regional action. The Manufacturing Momentum Summit report addresses this gap. Developed […]
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How Cutting-Edge Data Is Reshaping Our Understanding of Labor Markets and Urban Growth
Continue ReadingTo maintain a competitive edge in attracting businesses, states develop their incentive programs to build on current strengths or fill gaps in economic development. Since incentive programs are catered to the needs of each state, regions’ programs differ in structure, type, and size. The specifics of a program may ultimately be the deciding factor for […]
Continue Reading“Economic development is more than just trying to encourage growth; it’s about making a positive change throughout the community using data, so everybody wins.” Equitable growth for the future was the main idea highlighted in the Welcome Keynote address to kick off the C2ER/LMI Institute’s 62nd annual conference in Columbus, Ohio on June 14. The […]
Continue ReadingJoin the National BR|E Benchmarking Challenge 2022! We heard you… Summer is not the time for the BR|E Benchmarking. Many of you focus on a spring visit schedule. Therefore, the 2022 National BR|E Benchmarking Challenge will be held March 1 – May 15, covering 60 business days. See the full details here Sign up to […]
Continue ReadingIn 2004, Drew Conrad from the Institute for Decision Making at the University of Northern Iowa attended his first C2ER Annual Conference. His research manager and former C2ER Board member, Cindy Angel, encouraged their team to attend the annual conference and professional development training courses, as the University has been long-time members of—and advocates for—C2ER. […]
Continue ReadingState Incentives: SSBCI Program Recap and Overview In 2010, President Obama signed into law the Small Business Jobs Act, which created the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Functioning as a recovery response to the Great Recession, it delivered $1.5 billion in capital to small businesses. Federally, SSBCI phased out in 2017. Nevertheless, after more […]
Continue ReadingTo ensure equitable access to broadband internet and spur economic development in underserved communities, many states offer incentive programs to for-profit businesses, local governments, and/or non-profit organizations to expand broadband internet access throughout the state. The incentives can take a variety of forms. Some states offer specific tax credits relating to broadband infrastructure development, like […]
Continue ReadingDr. Angela Jackson opened C2ER’s panel entitled Gender, Race, and Ethnicity: The impact of COVID-19 on the Labor Market Recession and Recovery. Dr. Jackson has led New Profit’s Future of Work Initiative, a movement seeking to close the career-readiness gap for Americans from low-income backgrounds. She recently launched a $6 million Future of Work Grand […]
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