Northwest Region
Grant Highlight
Regional Summit to address workforce development and affordable housing
The Northwest Council is focused on how to foster economic growth in the region and funded a regional conference to help plot a course. The Northwest Growth Summit took place on April 14, 2010 with a goal to develop strategies for health care and workforce development. The Summit included:
- Results from a Mesa State "Listening to Business" survey that identified perceived business strengths including quality of life, the workforce’s work ethic, location and the positive business climate in the are and weaknesses including the high cost of doing business, location, transportation, and workforce skills.
- A keynote address from economist and personality Ben Stein
- Recommendations for funding areas: Business and Education Partnership; Childcare; Healthcare Access; Healthcare Workforce; and Healthcare System Change
As a result of the Summit, the Council is continuing to focus on education to prepare the next generation for success in careers and life by funding efforts to enhance character traits and skills such as critical thinking, communication, creativity and work ethic.
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