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Young, Smart and Local is a Talent Conference You Need to Attend!

Sarah Henderson Conferences, Economic Development, Talent Attraction July 5, 2023

New Orleans, LA hosts the 2023 Young, Smart and Local national talent conference from Nov. 13-15, 2023. Young, Smart and Local is a growing national network of more than 50 cities working to build robust young talent networks.

Young, Smart and Local launched in April 2019. Since the launch, the network has grown to over 800 professionals in economic development, city government, higher education and business. The 2023 conference is hosted by Action Greensboro, Campus Philly, Greater New Orleans, Inc. and Campus Tulsa.

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Talent Attraction September 6, 2022

LinkedIn can be a great tool for staying abreast of industry trends, if you’re following the right people. Want more relevant insights from your peers in the economic development and talent attraction space?

We’ve got you covered with a selection of industry influencers to follow for more fresh, thought-provoking content right in your feed.

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Podcast, Season 1, Talent Attraction September 6, 2022

The pandemic brought to the forefront the struggles working parents face to balance work and family responsibilities. Without high-quality childcare, it’s hard to have a high-quality workforce. What can you do to ensure parents in your community have the support they need to succeed alongside your businesses? We’ll hear from Naturally Lewis, Lewis County, NY’s economic development entity, on their hands-on work to address this ongoing issue. Read More

Episode 4: Talent To Go in Chattanooga, TN

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Podcast, Season 1, Talent Attraction August 23, 2022

On this Talent To Go episode, we sit down with Charles Wood from the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce in Chattanooga, TN to discuss how engaged residents, public-private partnerships and embracing new ideas have given this gorgeous river and mountain community an edge when it comes to attracting – and retaining – talent.

Sarah Henderson Conferences, Economic Development, Talent Attraction August 15, 2022

The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives recently convened chamber professionals from across the country in Indianapolis for their annual conference, held in-person for the first time since 2019. Programming covered everything from diversity, equity and inclusion to talent attraction work to marketing, and everything in between that’s part of the many hats Chamber professionals wear.

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Podcast, Season 1, Talent Attraction August 9, 2022

Michael, Dwight and the whole gang at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company made us laugh from 2005 to 2013. When the show was first gaining a foothold, the Scranton community saw things a little differently, according to Mari Potis, the director of membership and events for The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Then tourism not only grew, but exploded, and today the show continues to have a considerable impact on the city’s economy. In this episode, learn how entertainment media can give your community a positive boost.

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Podcast, Season 1, Talent Attraction July 25, 2022

Economic development and talent attraction leaders are tasked with telling the story of their communities compellingly. But how do you know what sets your area apart and how do you drive that home in your messaging?

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Talent Attraction July 21, 2022

Two counties in the North Country of New York have developed an innovative child care training program — the Jefferson-Lewis Child Care Project — and it’s a great example of how employment rates and the economy get a boost when child care is easily accessible.

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Talent Attraction April 21, 2022

How Pet Friendliness Can Help Attract Talent To Your Community.

Most households own a pet. In the U.S., 70% of households enjoy a furry, feathered or scaly family member, according to the American Pet Product Association’s 2021-22 APPA National Pet Owners Survey. During pandemic lockdowns, social distancing and increased remote work, the bond between people and their pets became even stronger.