Philanthropy in Economic Development
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:
