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/