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Philanthropy in Economic Development
Episode 118th January 2022 • Our Shoreline - Your Horizon • WGRT 102.3 FM
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Randy Maiers, President & CEO of Community Foundation of St. Clair County, talks with Dan about how philanthropy contributes to the economic development of a community.

In this episode, Dan and Randy talk about:

  • How community foundations improve economic development through grant making and scholarships
  • Contributing to projects in your local community
  • Strategic planning for community foundations
  • Strategic priorities
  • Community involvement in strategic planning
  • Connecting donors to community ideas
  • Donor advised funds
  • Priorities for the Community Foundation of St. Clair County
  • Funding projects in downtowns
  • Quality of life assets
  • Theater in St. Clair, MI
  • Marine City Hotel
  • Blue Meets Green
  • How leadership influences large development projects
  • Wrigley Center
  • Availability of talent in the workforce
  • Talent development initiatives
  • Living and working in St. Clair County, MI
  • Industry 4.0
  • Redirecting scholarship assets to workforce training
  • Grassroots efforts to train young people for the workforce
  • Day care - child care solutions

Learn more about the Community Foundation of St. Clair County here:

https://www.stclairfoundation.org/


Learn more about the EDA of St. Clair County here:

https://edascc.com/



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