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C2ER and LMI Institute 2021 Community, Economic, and Workforce Research Awards Two Weeks Left to Submit Your Award Nominations The C2ER awards committee has rolled out a new award program for community, economic, and workforce researchers. The award program recognizes the contribution of research activities to the success of local, regional, or state community, economic, […]
Continue ReadingMarch 18, 2021 In This Issue Features Ask a Site Selector! Featured Event Emerging Trends on Enhanced Wage Records and the Benefit to Businesses Data Visualization Machinery Still Revs the Economy, But Logistics and Life Sciences Are Where the Growth Is Features Ask a Site Selector! With planning and preparation for the Annual Conference and […]
Continue ReadingUnveiling Our Preliminary Keynote Speakers Monday Tuesday Welcome Keynote Kelly Schulz, Secretary Maryland Department of Commerce Tuesday Tuesday Economic Outlook Keynote Dr. William Spriggs, Professor, Howard University AFL-CIO Chief Economist Wednesday Thursday Tracking the Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses Eric Canada, CEO Blane Canada, Ltd. Hudson Riehle, Senior VP National Restaurant Association Thursday Thursday Workforce […]
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Features: Proposal to Redefine MSA from 50,000 to 100,000 Residents
Featured Event: Emerging Trends on Enhanced Wage Records and the Benefit to Businesses
Data Visualization: Mapped: Where Women Hold the Most and Least Political Power
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Features: Take Us on a Tour of Your City at This Year’s Annual Conference
Featured Event: Member-Only Workshop – How to Clarify and Communicate Regional Skills Strengths and Gaps: Presented by Emsi
Data Visualization: 67 Percent of Private Industry Workers Had Access to Retirement Plans in 2020
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Analyzing Sector Skill Needs
Leadership in Research Workshop: Developing and Managing a Research Team
Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2021 Annual Conference Using Data Visualizations!
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Features: C2ER and LMI Institute Unveil Revamped 2021 Community, Economic, and Workforce Research Awards
Featured Event: Member-Only Workshop – How to Clarify and Communicate Regional Skills Strengths and Gaps: Presented by Emsi
Data Visualization: Following the Frontier Line, 1790 to 1890
Continue ReadingThe C2ER awards program recognizes the contribution of research activities to the success of local, regional, or state community, economic, and workforce development initiatives. Purpose of award: To increase the quality of applied research by identifying meritorious projects and promoting the diffusion of creative ideas through research activities. Eligibility: All C2ER and LMI Institute members […]
Continue ReadingC2ER’s Executive Director Ken Poole summarizes the economic development impacts on the 2021 American Rescue Plan: The American Rescue Plan proposed by President Biden and currently being considered in the U.S. House would provide $1.9 trillion in economic relief. While the proposed $1,400 stimulus checks and the national vaccination plan are getting most of the […]
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