On the latest episode of the Heartland Forward Podcast, Heartland Forward's Chief Research Officer Dave Shideler and Research Fellow Minoli Ratnatunga join Blake Woolsey to discuss the trends and insights shaping Most Dynamic Metropolitans 2024. In the research report's sixth year of release, Most Dynamic Metropolitans serves as a benchmark for economic dynamism across the country. Also on this episode, City of Midland, Texas Mayor Lori Blong sat down with Blake to discuss Midland's top-ranked performance in the 2024 rankings. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eERq-fh6
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Heartland Forward is a nonpartisan, nonprofit "think and do tank. Our mission is to improve economic performance in the center of the United States by advocating for fact-based solutions to foster job creation, knowledge-based and inclusive growth, and improved health outcomes. We are achieving our mission through independent, data-driven research; action-oriented discussion; and impactful policy recommendations. Heartland Forward is unique in that it is exclusively focused on the Heartland region. We think a cross-cutting view is critical to solving the region's challenges. While recognizing the differences between places in the center of the country, we analyze the region holistically to identify common issues and solutions. We believe the Heartland, the core of America, is a storehouse of potential and possibility.
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We are thrilled by the great response to our data brief on the tremendous impact of outdoor recreation on Arkansas’s economy! Check out an interview with Heartland Forward’s Research Director of Talent Pipeline Jonas (Cass) Crews on KUAF 91.3 Public Radio’s Ozarks at Large: https://lnkd.in/eVPjzZ_8 Read Axios NWA’s coverage of the research release here:? https://lnkd.in/eipPtP_8
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Reminder to all Alabama and Arkansas residents: we are accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Idea Accelerator with our partners Builders + Backers!? Click the link below to sign up for the March 4th informational webinar and apply! Applications close on March 11th. https://lnkd.in/ezHXyBcF
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Also at today’s Governor’s Conference on Tourism, President and COO Angie Cooper spoke in a session titled “Navigating the Future of AI in Travel and Tourism: Trends, Challenges and Strategic Insights”. While on stage, she discussed policy development, consumer perception and the potential for the positive impact of AI.
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Research Director of Talent Pipeline Jonas (Cass) Crews delivered an address at the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism on the Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation in the Natural State. Along with Cass’ address, we released a research brief outlining the tremendous impact of outdoor recreation on Arkansas’s economy. This full research report and the accompanying visuals, will be made available by the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation later this week! For more information, check out the press release and the brief below. https://lnkd.in/ed3YAhiG
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We are seeing a great response to our recent report, “Heartland of Talent 2025”! Check out coverage from 89.1 WEMU, an Ann-Arbor-based NPR station:? https://lnkd.in/ejkxM7ur
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Access to affordable, high-speed internet is the number one economic issue of our time, and the federal government has a great opportunity to streamline BEAD funding. Our partner Kathryn de Wit of the Pew Broadband Access Initiative has put together 4 key insights on how to improve and accelerate high-speed internet expansion nationwide. https://lnkd.in/e4SJnSdX
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This morning, we released a report from Richard Florida and Karen King, “Heartland of Talent 2025”, revealing a continued exodus of top talent from coastal hubs like San Francisco, New York and Boston in favor of emerging heartland metros like Austin, Nashville and Minneapolis-St. Paul. The shift is transforming the geography of innovation, economic growth and workforce development—positioning the heartland as an increasingly powerful economic engine. Interested in learning more? Read the full report here:? https://lnkd.in/eUy-FwYS
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Applications for the next Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator powered by Heartland Forward cohort are now open for Arkansas and Alabama residents! Our partnership supports innovators and nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit. Have an idea for a business or a product? Apply by March 11th to turn your ideas into reality. https://lnkd.in/ezHXyBcF
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Today is Arkansas Community Health Worker Day at the state Capitol, a celebration of the role and impact of #CommunityHealthWorkers in Arkansas. Among the day's activities was a rally by organizations including the ARKANSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ASSOCIATION, UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Heartland Forward, and the Tri-County Rural Health Network. Speakers pictured: Carolina Vargas, Darrell Thompson, and Krista Langston-Wiles. For a detailed look at this often overlooked and underutilized subset of the #HealthcareWorkforce, see our explainer: bit.ly/4hQUX01 #arleg #arpx
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