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Just-released Elevate Midlands 2023 Report outlines growth and opportunities

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Learn how to tube down the river. | Photo by Forrest Clonts

Just in from the Midlands Regional Competitiveness Council (community leaders brought together by the Midlands Business Leadership Group): the Elevate Midlands 2023 Report. The report lets the Columbia region know where it’s thriving, how it stacks against peers, and its growth opportunities.

Six sectors are examined:

  • Entrepreneurial + Business Environment
  • Innovative Capacity
  • Industry Clusters
  • Talent Retention
  • Livability
  • Employment Index

Check out the report to learn more about our region’s greatest assets + the roadmap for improvement.*

Deep dive into the Elevate Midlands data

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