Challenge Frederick County is at a historic inflection point. As the fastest-growing county in Maryland, it has evolved from an agricultural and manufacturing base into a premier national hub for life sciences and advanced technology. Anchored by innovative institutions like Fort Detrick and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research,
Challenge Located in the Tampa Bay region, Pinellas County, Florida, is home to beautiful beaches, vibrant communities, excellent colleges and universities, and diverse and forward-looking companies, assets that have served it well through tumultuous times. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the county has been effective in working with
Challenge Located on the Central Coast of California, the City of San Luis Obispo (City) functions as one of the region’s economic centers. It boasts a blend of industries, a strong visitor economy, a vibrant downtown, proximity to outdoor recreation amenities, and the presence of California Polytechnic State University and
Challenge Following the successful execution of their 2022–2025 workforce initiatives, the Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) and the Pearland Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) sought to enhance their ongoing collaborative momentum and align local talent efforts with the broader 2024 Pearland Prosperity community vision. As a fast-growing suburb in the Houston
Challenge Situated along the I-35 and I-10 corridors between San Antonio and Austin, the City of Schertz, Texas, benefits from a premier location in a rapidly growing metropolitan region. As one of the largest suburban communities in the San Antonio area, Schertz has significantly expanded its industrial footprint—adding over 10
Challenge The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is a federal-state partnership serving a 252-county/parish area encompassing portions of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. Led by a Federal Co-Chairman and the governors of each participating state, the DRA is charged with improving the standard of living for the
Challenge Alexandria, Virginia, is defined by its rich history, distinctive character, and a symbiotic relationship with the federal government. While its proximity to Washington, DC, and a highly educated workforce have fueled a thriving economy, the City now faces a pivotal moment of uncertainty. Housing has become increasingly unaffordable, and
Challenge Supported by the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC), St. Louis is addressing decades of economic underperformance and population stagnation through a transformative vision for building a dynamic and inclusive advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Led by Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL), a regional coalition is operationalizing the STL 2030 Jobs
Challenge The COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic upheaval had a negative impact on business supply chains, workers, and communities in Texas and around the globe. This upheaval exacerbated existing business challenges, particularly for small- and minority-owned businesses. Along with its challenges, the downturn presented opportunities to build on trends that
Challenge At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas unemployment rate skyrocketed from its historical low of 3.4 percent in January 2020 to its historical high of 12.6 percent in April 2020. Like the rest of the country, a wide range of stakeholders, including public officials and economic development
