Cities, counties, regions, and states in the U.S. are focused on enhancing the quality of life in their communities. These important efforts to attract and foster new businesses and help existing businesses grow and thrive aim to ensure future prosperity for their residents.
This work has become increasingly important as the U.S. workforce is shifting rapidly. Community leaders and employers are reexamining traditional approaches to economic development and investing more in the existing workforce. They must address access to healthcare and the prevalence of chronic disease, among other social determinants of health, to develop a strategy that identifies the right investments to build a prosperous and resilient community.