NORTHFORCE recognized with national award for workforce development strategy

The Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX) and The Northspan Group announced the organizations won first place in their division for the Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) 2016 Annual Economic Development Awards for their workforce attraction strategies and activities through NORTHFORCE. The NORTHFORCE regional talent initiative is designed to connect prospective employees with regional businesses. As part of the recognition, the organizations will be featured in the January issue of Site Selection Magazine.

APEX accepted the award on behalf of the NORTHFORCE staff. The workforce development strategy was recognized in the small division marketing program category for annual marketing budgets under $100,000.

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