by Henry Florsheim | Jun 12, 2019 | Chamber Chatter
Talent. That’s the new currency of economic development. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation manages a business fellowship that gives 35 Chamber and economic development professionals an in-depth look at innovative practices in education and workforce development...
by Henry Florsheim | May 29, 2019 | Chamber Chatter
In this morning’s Times Record News, Dr. James Owen from MSU presented his update to the Wichita Falls Economic Index. Most of his indicators point to an improving economy for our community. – Employment is up. – Retail sales and sales tax collections...
by Henry Florsheim | Mar 28, 2019 | Chamber Chatter
Building Blocks We spend quite a bit of time talking about our biggest challenge – growing the talent pool. Much of our new strategy focuses on increasing the number of available workers in Wichita Falls, both by developing new pathways into the workforce and by...
by Henry Florsheim | Mar 20, 2019 | Chamber Chatter
If Sheppard Air Force Base had an immediate family, it would be the Air Education & Training Command. Headquartered in San Antonio, AETC’s mission is to recruit, train and educate Airmen to deliver airpower for America. It consists of approximately 20 Air Force...
by Henry Florsheim | Mar 13, 2019 | Chamber Chatter
Data. It’s everywhere As a businessperson, you have access to more data today than ever before, most likely more than you know what to do with. The same goes for site selectors and corporate real estate people looking for new locations for a business. And for them,...
