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Place Value: How Communities Attract, Grow and Keep Jobs in the Rocky Mountain West

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019
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COMMUNITY BUILDERS Executive Summary Local leaders intuitively recognize that building a great community is essential to building a strong and resilient economy, but what underlies this linkage and how can communities strengthen it? These are the guiding questions behind the Place Value study, which explores why people and businesses are drawn to particular communities in […]

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Advancing inclusion through Clean Energy Jobs

Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

A new report from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program finds that the persistent
momentum of the clean energy economy transition can bring significant labor market benefits alongside environmental benefits.

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Attracting and Retaining Women in the Transportation Industry

Thursday, February 21st, 2019

While women are making up more of the workforce than they were a few decades ago, some industries continue to struggle with attracting and retaining women. The attraction and retention of women in the transportation industry is an international challenge, even with the increases in women in the labor force and increases in educational attainment by women. The transportation industry includes any occupation, and is not solely limited to transportation engineering, planning, operations, maintenance, and research.

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North Carolina: The State of Aviation – What Aviation Means to Our Economy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
Map of public airports in North Carolina

North Carolina’s public airports annually contribute $52 billion to the state’s economy, supporting 307,000 jobs that generate $12.6 billion in personal income and $2.2 billion in state and local tax revenues. Aerospace giants Boeing, Cessna, GE Aviation, Honda Aircraft, Lockheed Martin and Spirit Aerospace Systems call North Carolina home, choosing our state for its connectivity, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment.

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Transit Means Business

Tuesday, October 30th, 2018
ip Fluctuates, but Transit Work Trips are on the Rise

In all cases shown below, the benefit-cost ratio exceeds 1, meaning that $1 invested in transit yields more than $1 in economic benefits. Three Chicago-specific studies conducted over the past two decades all show significant benefits to the region if we were to invest in a state of good repair or expand service. Of all the studies we surveyed, the smallest expected return from investing in transit was 21%. This would be considered a hugely successful investment in the private sector.

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Community Building Through Renewable Energy | GRID Alternatives

Friday, October 5th, 2018

Solar Works DC is a solar installation and job training program led by GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic, in Washington, DC. The program provides no cost solar to low-income communities and offers community members solar installation training and hands-on experience needed to pursue careers in the industry.

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North Carolina: The State of Aviation

Thursday, September 6th, 2018

North Carolina has been at the forefront of aviation technology since the Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Today, the state is home to many of the biggest names in the aerospace industry. They choose North Carolina because of its connectivity, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment.

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Ohio DOT: The Loop

Friday, August 31st, 2018

Watch District 5’s smart solution for reducing traffic congestion, dive into the Lincoln Highway Historic Byway and find out how to become one of ODOT’s Snowbusters!

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Made in America: Travel’s Essential Contribution to Economic Development

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

The travel industry is a primary driver of economic growth and job creation in the United States. Effective travel promotion leads to increased economic activity, well-paying jobs and crucial tax revenue supporting essential public services.

In 2017, the travel industry generated $2.4 trillion for the U.S. economy, supporting 15.6 million American jobs. One in nine U.S. jobs directly and indirectly rely on the travel industry.

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Aging U.S. Infrastructure Needs New Blood

Tuesday, August 21st, 2018
Aging U.S. Infrastructure Needs New Blood

Aging U.S. infrastructure is threatening our economy and our future. Around the country, bridges are falling apart, water pipes are blowing and aviation transportation infrastructure is not keeping up with demand. With a new workforce preparing to take over the reins, will infra get the new blood it needs?

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