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Massachusetts Competitive Partnership | Value Chain/Supplier Diversity Initiative

The Massachusetts Competitive Partnership (MACP) is helping companies in the state source from a wider range of suppliers through their Value Chain Diversity initiative. This initiative offers resources like a self-assessment tool and a best practices report to guide companies in improving their procurement practices and supporting women-owned and minority-owned…
Tampa Bay Partnership | Regional Competitiveness Report

The State of the Region is an annual event in Tampa Bay that leverages data-driven research to inform business, non-profit, and community leaders. This research helps stakeholders understand the region’s economic strengths and weaknesses compared to other metro areas. Key focus areas include economic vitality, innovation, infrastructure, talent, and civic…
Oregon Business & Industry | Semiconductor Task Force Makes Case for Urgent Reform

Oregon’s booming semiconductor industry, a key export driver, faces a threat. A task force warns that high taxes, complex regulations, and limitations on land use make Oregon a less attractive option for chipmakers compared to other states. This could stall investment and Oregon’s ability to benefit from the upcoming surge…
Reset Louisiana | Reset Louisiana

Louisiana ranks 41st in population growth from 2010 to 2020, and a dismal 47th in personal income growth. The state has the second-highest poverty rate in the country and one of the highest incarceration rates. Only half of the state’s third graders read on grade level. We need to change…
AnalytiXIN | Driving Innovation

AnalytiXIN was established to develop a digital community, including a place-focused collaboration hub in Indianapolis that will strengthen connections and encourage engagement of academic data science R&D talent with their industry peers to drive sustained innovation within Indiana. The project is intended to drive sustained innovation within the State and…
Promise Partner of Salt Lake | Promising results for kids in utah

Salt Lake City’s Promise Partnership, a StriveTogether member organization, is recognized for its systemic transformation efforts. Since 2014, they’ve driven change through collaboration, data-driven decision making, and joint action. This approach, aligned with StriveTogether’s principles, has secured them a “Systems Transformation” designation. The Partnership fosters collaboration to empower families and…
Conexus Indiana | Manufacturing Readiness Grants

Manufacturing Readiness Grants have helped manufacturers make innovative capital investments in smart manufacturing within their Indiana operations—leveraging technologies from advanced communications to cobots to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and beyond.
MKE Tech | Attracting Tech Companies and Talent

Funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the website serves as a resource for those seeking tech jobs, relocation opportunities, and connections within the city’s tech ecosystem. Their efforts seem to be paying off. Additionally, they’ve expanded the narrative surrounding Milwaukee’s tech scene through blog posts and targeted digital advertising.…
TalentFirst HR Council

The TalentFirst HR Council is a membership group for high-level HR and DEI professionals in West Michigan. They focus on attracting and retaining talent in the region. The Council offers networking, working groups on talent challenges, research reports, and advocacy opportunities for members. Members also gain insights into best practices…
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Developing Tech Talent in Tallahassee

Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, is experiencing a tech industry boom despite not being a traditional tech hub. This growth presents a challenge: attracting and retaining tech talent. Many potential employees might assume better opportunities lie elsewhere, in established tech centers. The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is working to bridge this…