With 160 new full-time jobs and a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center, Goodyear Tire & Rubber will soon be one of Forney’s top employers. Learn how Forney used Emsi data to seal the deal with Goodyear.
Economic Development
The Six Phases to Building a Strong Talent Pipeline for Your Community
Workforce development is a dynamic, complex process that takes constant fine-tuning. In this blog you will have access to a full webinar recording and can review a 6-phase talent pipeline to attract, develop, and retain skilled workers in your region.
Amazon HQ2 Proved It Again: Talent Fuels Businesses and Local Economies
Amazon declared New York City and Arlington, Virginia, the winners of HQ2 after a 14-month saga. What does HQ2 say about the current state of economic development? We explain three takeaways in this post.
The Top Communities Attracting and Developing Talent
When it comes to talent, everyone is pulling from the same pool and competition is increasing. In the third annual Talent Attraction Scorecard, we explore how well small and large counties are attracting and developing skilled workers. Explore which communities are leading the pack, how your county stacks up, and review strategies to develop your own talent attraction plans.
Coming Soon: Emsi’s Third Annual Talent Attraction Scorecard
Next month, Emsi will release the third annual Talent Attraction Scorecard, which explores how well large and small counties are attracting talent. Join our webinar to learn more.
Data Brings Hope to Kentucky Coal Mining Country
Over the last decade, East Kentucky coal mining country has lost more than 8,500 mining jobs. With the help of Emsi data, Boyette Advisors helped the struggling region attract six new companies and about 2,000 new jobs.