- The?Michigan West Coast Chamber?expressed concerns?about recent changes enacted by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, including dissolving the county’s office of diversity, equity and inclusion.
- The?Chattanooga Area Chamber?launched a?15-question survey?to seek community feedback on its economic development strategic plan. The plan is designed to guide the chamber's work program for job creation, talent development and equitable access to increase regional prosperity.
- Greater Cleveland Partnership?President & CEO Baiju Shah recently highlighted how the IT, finance, insurance, banking and health sectors in Cleveland are?using apprenticeships?to expand and diversify tech talent pipelines.
- The?Columbus Area Chamber?received grants from the city council and two local foundations to fund a full-time?regional workforce development specialist?and continue current efforts to recruit retail businesses to the region.
- The?Cape Cod Chamber?is launching a task force to help shape statewide and local?early childhood education and child care policies.
- The?Atascadero Chamber of Commerce?launched the?BridgeWorks co-working?space last month. BridgeWorks offers a variety of space options and a full suite of office professional resources for business startups, entrepreneurs and other businesses.
- The?Zanesville Chamber of Commerce?is working with Ohio Means Jobs to help students prepare for the future by sharing online?career exploration resources.
- Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce?encouraged state lawmakers to address?workforce challenges?during the upcoming legislative changes. “A lack of available workers continues to be the biggest barrier for area businesses,” chamber President &?CEO Molly Grover said.
