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Navigate the complex landscape of AI, infrastructure, and emerging technologies in local government.

Oct 9, 2025

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Scaling AI in Government

State and local governments are embracing AI to improve efficiency, but most efforts are still in pilot stages.

TJ Kennedy

Hilary Doe, Michigan Economic Development Corporation: A Statewide Playbook for Talent Attraction & Retention

Oct 7, 2025

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6 min read

Hilary Doe, Michigan Economic Development Corporation: A Statewide Playbook for Talent Attraction & Retention

Michiganʼs first-in-the-nation Chief Growth Officer is treating population growth like product development by aligning policy, programs, and marketing to make the state a more attractive place to live and work.

TJ Kennedy

Oct 2, 2025

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6 min read

Regional Tech Hubs

The U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program is catalyzing local economies to lead in critical technologies like semiconductors, biotech, and clean energy.

TJ Kennedy

How FuelAL Plans to Secure Alabama's Future Workforce?

Sep 30, 2025

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5 min read

How FuelAL Plans to Secure Alabama's Future Workforce?

FuelAL is a statewide initiative designed to keep college graduates in Alabama by connecting them with communities, employers, and lifestyle opportunities.

TJ Kennedy