Regional Transformation
Four States, One Team, One Vision! Heartland 411 is the Four-State Region’s premiere group that connects Workforce and Economic Development to shape our future prosperity. H411 focuses on Connecting for Prosperity, Workforce Talent Pipeline, Broadband Infrastructure, and Green Ventures.
read moreTrends and Opportunities
Through the Asset Mapping process of strategic planning, and our award-winning research efforts, Heartland 411 offers a deeper look into the trends and opportunities that shape our regions future. The WIB’s research products come in four useful categories of Market Profiles, Forecasting (our most popular), Impact Analysis, and Specialized Projects.
read moreBuild a High-Octane Workforce
The skill and availability of the local workforce is often the top ingredient of the fuel that drives economic growth in a region. Always in the top five factors, often first or second, the region’s workforce can make or break many decision to expand or relocate to an area and create jobs. High-octane workforce development tools can supercharge the economic development engine across the Four-States Region. Utilizing our partnerships and leveraging resources, WIBs can enhance the value of incentive packages for new and expanding businesses.
read moreYour Partners in Progress
We build coalitions of businesses and partners in targeted, high growth sectors for a strong workforce and design pathways to train and advance local workers to grow in their careers and earning power. Simply put, H411 is the “extreme makeover” of regional economic development in the greater Four-States region. This regional transformation effort unites our local communities to create the region of the future with global competitiveness and economic prosperity.
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