Looking for workers: Employers struggle to fill jobs, wonder if some workers will return
Finding employees has been a challenge for a couple of years. The coronavirus pandemic appears to have amplified the situation. Several factors tightened the workforce and
Landscape podcast: Bethia Burke discusses mission of The Fund for Our Economic Future
President Bethia Burke joined Crain’s Cleveland Business for an update on the Fund’s work in improving job creation, preparation and access in the region.
Solving the ultimate paradox in NEO
Employers throughout Northeast Ohio are starting to see transportation as a barrier to talent and are asking what they can do to reduce it.
A changing of the guard in Cleveland: New public, private leadership shows next era is on the way
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As Cleveland’s longtime leaders retire and move on from their positions, the next era of the city’s history is on the way. The
What We Learned from Supporting Opportunity Zones: A Debrief
Working together to achieve a more equitable recovery in Cleveland
An op-ed from Michael Obi and Bethia Burke CLEVELAND — In late July, the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced a $1.8 million award to support the Urban League
Exit Interviews: Parting Words from Two Fund Colleagues
It’s Your Business: Investing in Bloomington’s future
Recently, we have been diving into what the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 can mean for our community.
2020 Impact Report
To Infinity and Beyond: Mobilizing Now to Prosper Under the Forthcoming Endless Frontiers Act
What you need to know about the Endless Frontiers Act, which promises to be the most significant bipartisan piece of legislation in this Congress.


