REGIONALTALENTFORECAST.COM

APEX received proposals from seven nationally-recognized groups, including site selection consultants, workforce development think tanks, and university-based research organizations. The Talent Forecast partners reviewed the proposals and conducted several interviews to determine which partner was the best fit. The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) was the clear front-runner. The Arlington, Virginia-based firm, has worked on several similar studies throughout the Midwest, and partners with the University of Iowa's Institute for Decision Making on the deliverables for the study. The Center focuses on regional efforts and is familiar with the nuances of working with large geographies, multiple jurisdictions, and a wide variety of stakeholders... At every turn, regional and national experts predict a looming, or even active, workforce shortage. To position the region to compete for talent, there's no better time to set the foundation for a strong workforce development..

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