This year’s Council for Community and Economic Research Conference (C2ER) and LMI Institute Forum is focused on the global impact of regional partnerships, and managers from around the U.S. will gather to discuss topics facing industries, the economy, and the talent pool. The conference takes place June 6-10 in Minneapolis. Classes, presentations, and breakout sessions are […]
Continue ReadingA survey from the Chronicle of Higher Education shows that government and nonprofit employers have a more-difficult time with recent-graduate hires. Most of the issues cited involve “soft skills.” Of the 700 employers in the survey who offered feedback on specific troubles they experienced with recent grads, most mentioned communication and critical thinking. Specifically, the […]
Continue ReadingSarah Jane Maxted from the U.S. Cluster Mapping Project discusses an upcoming training class, Cluster Mapping for Economic Development.
Continue ReadingEconomic development organizations across the country use a wealth of incentives to attract businesses and encourage investment.
Continue ReadingDrew Conrad, CEcD, discussed business development activities resulting from supply chain analysis in northern Iowa, as part of C2ER’s Certified Community Researcher webinar series.
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