Awards Your Team Should Apply For in 2024
This list of economic development awards and other accolades for chamber and talent attraction folks sets you on the path to getting the recognition you deserve all year long.
This list of economic development awards and other accolades for chamber and talent attraction folks sets you on the path to getting the recognition you deserve all year long.
Everyone loves a good podcast – whether it’s true crime, self-improvement or professional development. New shows are always popping up, and our field is no exception. In the last couple of years, we’ve seen several informative economic development podcasts burst onto the scene that are worth your time if you’d like to squeeze in more professional development while commuting, making dinner or working out.
Here are five economic development podcasts that regularly publish new content to keep you informed, help you mine new ideas and stay up to date in the field.
By Lindsay Hiatt, Director of Economic Development, Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
A skilled, talented and diverse workforce is essential to the success of any community’s economic development efforts. As cities look to attract new businesses and investment, the question of whether to focus on upskilling existing residents or recruiting new talent becomes increasingly significant. While both approaches are valuable, finding the right balance can be challenging.
New year, new you? If you’re planning your 2024 professional development goals, check out our guide to certifications, conferences and other professional development for economic developers, chamber of commerce and talent attraction professionals.
Talent attraction and retention efforts mostly focus on having the right talent base for local businesses and industries. Related campaigns often seem to focus on younger workers. But where do retirees and nontraditional employees fit? People are staying in the workforce longer than ever before as they tend to be healthier for longer, want to continue saving for retirement and enjoy remaining engaged in meaningful work. At the same time, in a tight labor market where it’s challenging to get the right people in the right roles, mature and experienced workers can help close the gaps with valuable experience, skills and perspectives.
