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#SouthCoast, #Oregon economic overview for the month of August. This month we provide an analysis of top counties for migration in and out of Coos and Curry counties. If you or any of your contacts would like to receive these updates direct to your inbox please email me at jeff.s.mcallister@employ.oregon.gov or message me here on LinkedIn. I welcome any #workforce data inquiries you may have. #management

#SouthCentral, #Oregon economic overview for the month of August. This month we provide an analysis of top counties for migration in and out of Klamath and Lake counties. If you or any of your contacts would like to receive these updates direct to your inbox please email me at jeff.s.mcallister@employ.oregon.gov or message me here on LinkedIn. I welcome any #workforce data inquiries you may have. #management

The key to the Coastal Bend’s long-term success is the cultivation of a skilled and adaptive workforce. By leveraging data, cross-sector collaboration, and community engagement, we’re developing a regional career-training framework that will increase employment equity, bolster the labor market, and position the Coastal Bend for substantial and sustainable economic growth. 📍Find out more at upskillcoastalbend.org #UpSkill #CoastalBend #WorkforceResources #WorkforceTraining #CareerTraining #AdultEducation

🌲 Discover Coos County, #Oregon! 🌊 Curious about what makes Coos County a unique place to live, work, and grow? Check out this quick facts sheet I created with highlights including: 🏡 Population: 66,945 💼 Civilian Labor Force: 27,071 💰 Average Wage: $49,695 🌎 GDP: $2.4 billion Whether you're a #business looking to locate or expand, or an employee seeking your next career opportunity, I'm here to walk you through the data to help inform your decision. #workforce

This is an ongoing problem, and demographics is only exacerbating it. There's a perception that young people are striking out for greater opportunities from small communities, and there's some truth in this, but there's also the fact that as the population ages, there are simply fewer children being born in small towns than there were because the women who would birth them are increasingly past the age of menopause. This is a comparatively recent phenomenon - life expectancy was such even 100 years ago that a woman would have on average of 6-8 children in her lifetime with an average life expectancy of about 40. Today, even in rural areas that number is less than two (below the replacement rate of 2.1), with life expectancies in the mid-70s. What you end up with are *gray towns*. They no longer have adequate population growth to sustain them, there is little in the way of immigration (many of these are off the main highways), and as that population dies off, eventually the town becomes a ghost town. This affects policy, because while such towns can be temporarily revitalized, without a regular vehicle for attracting new immigrants, such towns will eventually collapse. This is one of the reasons that the xenophobia concerning immigration is so misplaced. Many immigrants who come to this country were often born and raised in similar small towns in their own country, and find the pace of larger cities overwhelming. Once established, such immigrants often bring fresh blood to a town, and can keep such towns from fading away by opening up new economic opportunities, traditions, and, most notably, children who have an incentive to stay in the area.

In every person, there’s a story waiting to be told, and in every rural community, there’s a future ready to unfold. At ARI, we believe in the untapped potential that exists in each individual and every small town. Our journey begins by walking alongside the people we serve, working hand-in-hand to build healthier, more vibrant, and prosperous communities. Through meaningful partnerships, we help rural areas not just survive, but thrive. With long-term technical support and thoughtful investment, we empower local businesses and nurture community growth. Together, we’re not just imagining the future of rural living—we're creating it. #businessgrowth #communitygrowth #businessowner #businesstips #workforce #workforcedevelopment #workforcesolutions #ruralamerica #ruralliving #ruralamerica #ruralbusiness #allianceforrural #workforceplanning #businesssolutions #businesssolutionsprovider

Small & rural communities are at a crossroads as they grow - professional city management could be the solution! Explore how cities are transitioning to council-manager form to meet rising demands. https://lnkd.in/ekBBKTty

Did you know that 33 of Illinois’ 102 counties have passed non-binding resolutions supporting the idea of forming a new state—one that excludes Cook County, home to Chicago and over 40% of the state’s population. This growing movement reflects frustration seen across the nation, where rural areas feel overshadowed by urban centers. But here’s the truth: May 8 works with urban and rural areas and they share more challenges than differences. Access to affordable housing, aging infrastructure, job creation, public safety, and equitable healthcare—these issues don’t stop at county lines. When urban innovation meets rural resilience, amazing things happen. Hope everyone has a great holiday next week! Governing #UrbanRural #CommunityCollaboration #StrongerTogether

This is a really interesting read with some important recommendations for our rural communities. #Suffolk #rural #countryside

Utah's commercial real estate scene is buzzing with anticipation! With booming population growth and strategic developments like The Point and Mountain View Village, Utah County is the place to watch. Check out the full article for insights into Utah's real estate forecast and join us in the excitement for what lies ahead! 🏙️✨ #UtahRealEstate #CommercialProperty #GrowthForecast #MainStreetCommercialMoving #MovingOnMain