The Midwest Flourish
The Midwest Flourish
Podcast Description
From workforce wins to economic development breakthroughs. its real talk with real answers from the leaders shaping our region’s future. Let’s keep the Midwest momentum going, and shape the future of our region—together.
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This podcast emphasizes themes such as workforce development, economic trends, and regional branding, with episodes exploring topics like the Stronger Workforce for America Act, strategies for building talent pipelines, and the nuances of marketing in uncertain times to help audiences understand the changes in the Midwest labor market.
From workforce wins to economic development breakthroughs. its real talk with real answers from the leaders shaping our region’s future. Let’s keep the Midwest momentum going, and shape the future of our region—together.
How does a region truly grow its workforce, economy, and sense of community? For Bob Quick, President and CEO of Commerce Lexington, it comes down to two things: connection and trust. In this episode of The Midwest Flourish, host Rick Farrant explores how Lexington, Kentucky, a region known for its horses, bourbon, and bluegrass pride, is also a model for collaboration, talent attraction, and entrepreneurship. Quick explains how a nine-county competitiveness plan brought together public and private leaders, why telling your story matters as much as workforce strategy, and how Lexington’s partnerships are tackling housing, education, and innovation head-on.
Highlighted Topics:
– Building trust across a nine-county region
-Talent attraction and retention strategies
– Entrepreneurship and workforce readiness
– Housing affordability and collaborative solutions
– The role of storytelling in regional development
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