Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Finance and Business Services: Impacted by COVID and Being Transformed by Technology
30 May 2023
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Finance and Business Services are critical industries within all regional economies. They provide services which enable other industries to sustain and grow and provide well-paying careers with multiple pathways for advancement. In this article, we will discuss the Finance and Business Services sector, including recent and projected trends in employment, areas of industry growth, national hubs, and factors that affect the industry’s workforce needs. This information will help economic developers and industry professionals plan for the ever-changing landscape in an industry that is increasingly disrupted by technology.
Read the complete article from Expansion Solutions Magazine here.
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