Case Study – Forward Global
A community of philanthropists who bring together charitable leaders from around the world to share strategies and build expertise Location: A global team with offices in San Francisco, London, New York, and Vancouver Purpose: To shape th …
Case Study – Good Jobs Strategy
A revamped system of business operation that prioritizes investments in the workforce. Location: Implemented nationwide Purpose: To help companies simultaneously invest in employees, create good jobs with dignity and meaning, and achieve …
Case Study – World Business Chicago
A public-private organization facilitating corporate presence and economic development. City: Chicago, IL Purpose: To drive business investment and economic growth in Chicago. Lead Stakeholders: Business, Government Process: World Busines …
Case Study – Tri-Share Child Care Program
A cost-sharing plan to provide affordable childcare in Michigan. Location: Michigan Purpose: The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program (Tri-Share) increases access to high quality, affordable child care for working families, with the cos …
Case Study – Launch Pad Initiative
A forum for local businesses to pitch themselves for citywide development contracts. City: Washington, D.C Purpose: To facilitate a competition between local businesses for small contract awards tied to citywide development Lead Stakehold …
Case Study – Tulsa Innovation Labs
Recognizing that the jobs of the future are rooted in a thriving innovation economy, TIL was founded to establish a city-wide strategy for inclusive, tech-led growth. City: Tulsa, OK Purpose: To unite the public, private, and social sectors to d …
Case Study – Ascend Indiana
An intermediary between employers, education providers, and talent to address talent and workforce development to better align the labor market. Location: Central Indiana Purpose: To make Indiana a place of economic opportunity for all Le …
Case Study – Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Bringing together the leaders of industry, higher education, and philanthropy to advance the Central Indiana region. Location: Central Indiana Purpose: To transform the economy of Indiana in order to create a sustainable prosperity and qu …
Case Study – Memphis Medical District Collaborative
Community development organization dedicated to enhancing the economic and cultural vitality of the Memphis Medical District Location: Memphis, Tennessee Purpose: The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) aims to revitalize the Memphis M …
Case Study – Neighborhood Allies
A 21st century community development intermediary in Pittsburgh. City: Pittsburgh, PA Purpose: A citywide network of community organizations to improve the lives of low-income Pittsburgh residents. Lead Stakeholders: Business, Community P …
