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Access Your Technical Assistance
Relying on a custom-built approach can be more cost-effective when you need to deliver specialized services.
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Train Your Staff & Practitioners
Regional Leaders are trained on topics ranging from economic-impact analysis and GIS instruction.
We also develop customized economic and data trainings that meet a state’s needs.
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Manage Your Association
We provide management support for professional agencies that focuses on community and economic development using statistical analysis.
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Plan Your Economic Future
Working with public and private sector leaders, we identify and evaluate economic and workforce challenges to find solutions.
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Analyze Your Clusters & Talent
We assist policymakers to assess the state of a region’s industries and workforce.
CREC UPDATES
Manufacturing Momentum: Day 1
August 6, 2025CREC and the Upjohn Institute brought more than 200 industry experts in Detroit to discuss barriers, opportunities, trends and real-world stories from the advanced manufacturers tackling their talent and workforce needs.
CREC Launches “Mobilizing Data for Talent Development” Program to Strengthen Career Pathways
June 24, 2025The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) is excited to announce the official launch of our Mobilizing Data for Talent Development program! Funded by the Gates Foundation, this program aims to strengthen education and workforce pathways at the local level and develop data infrastructure for workforce professionals.
What the FY 2026 Federal Budget Proposal Signals for Regional Economic Development
June 6, 2025The White House’s FY 2026 discretionary budget proposal outlines a significant shift in how the federal government approaches economic development. It suggests a move away from place-based and regionally responsive investments toward more centralized priorities, such as national defense and strategic infrastructure. For regional leaders and development practitioners, this moment raises important questions about the […] |