Strong Places

Strong Places
A group of people at a business meeting. There are four people, all appear happy.
Minority entrepreneurs in Dayton face challenges and enjoy opportunities
Research Highlights
A group of people at a business meeting. There are four people, all appear happy.
Minority entrepreneurs in Dayton face challenges and enjoy opportunities
Iryna Lendel
small town America
Facing declining birth rates and out-migration, a majority of U.S. counties are losing population
Brian Asquith
Skyline of Grand Rapids, Michigan
10 lessons for mid-sized cities: public-private partnerships and good jobs
Kathleen Bolter, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Alfonso Hernandez, Kyle Huisman, Bridget Timmeney
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Commentary & Analysis
new born baby
Analysis: New study finds Rx Kids can stabilize households, boost economy
Skyline of Grand Rapids, Michigan
10 lessons for mid-sized cities: public-private partnerships and good jobs
Kathleen Bolter, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Alfonso Hernandez, Kyle Huisman, Bridget Timmeney
Wide shot of Spokane, in a distressed local labor market, showing Spokane river and downtown.
Without a focus on distressed places, 'abundance' movement ignores the nation’s toughest challenges: Tim Bartik in Brookings
Mike Horrigan on stage at SWMF forum
Southwest Michigan economy strong but challenges remain: insights from Mike Horrigan
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Experts
Ben Damerow
Senior Director, Center for Workforce Innovation and Solutions
Brad J. Hershbein
Senior Economist and Deputy Director of Research
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Brian Asquith
Economist
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Gabrielle Pepin
Senior Economist
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Iryna Lendel
Senior Director of Regional Economic and Community Development
Kathleen Bolter
Project Manager, Policies for Place Initiative
Lee Adams
Director of Community Development
Michelle Miller-Adams
Senior Researcher
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