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In today's changing economy, it is increasingly critical for key stakeholders in US regions to work together to assess their economic landscape, align and leverage assets, promote innovation, and collaborate to develop talent, create new strategies, and generate economic growth. This site offers resources to assist regional stakeholders - including the public workforce system, industry/business, educational institutions, community organizations, research institutions, economic development, and others - with efforts to create and implement a regional economic vision, and to promote economic growth.
Seven counties in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin engaged in a process to create a shared regional identity and vision, which they they named " Milwaukee 7." Take a look at this new case study to learn about their efforts, the process they used, some early outcomes attributed to area regional economic development activities, and recommendations on how to replicate their process!
There was a lot of interest and many questions about the new Regional Economic Impact NEGs during ETA's May 19 webinar, "National Emergency Grants: Program Design under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act". We've compiled all of the Q&As for you here. As mentioned during the session, the webinar on Allowable Activities/Costs for Regional Innovation Grant Projects provides information on how you can, and can't, use federal funds for communication and outreach.
Finally, link to the TEGL on Recovery Act-funded NEGs by clicking here.
The following training series, originlly developed for Regional Innovation Grantees, contains valuable information on how to establish a collaborative approach to regional decision making, and identify and align assets within a region to focus on mutual goals and initiatives. View the modules below to learn more about the process of creating and implementing a regional strategic plan.
Module 1: Introduction to Regional Planning – The six-step process of regional planning and how to integrate it into your region.
Module 2: Critical Role of Data – Demonstrates the use of data in providing critical information to enable data-driven decision-making.
Module 3: Leadership Group – Forming a leadership group to help carry out your strategic initiatives for transforming your region’s economy.
Module 4: Building a Shared Regional Identity and Vision – Defines the team’s expectations, hopes, and aspirations, and provides a foundation to brand and market the region.
Module 5: Developing and Implementing the Regional Strategic Plan – Components of the regional strategic plan, and leveraging your region’s resources
Are you a RIGs Grantee?
Click here to access resources specifically for you!
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