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What Matters to Metros
May 03, 2013
A new analysis of 115 mid-sized metropolitan areas between 1990 and 2011 suggests that local and regional stakeholders would benefit from a reassessment of what it means to grow and to thrive in a post-recession economy, according to an economic research report released by the Fund for Our Economic Future.
Fund Elects Deborah Hoover to Serve as Chair of the Fund
March 20, 2013
New board leadership welcomed at the March Funders Committee meeting
Defining Opportunities in Northeast Ohio's Ag-Bioscience Sector
February 28, 2013
A recent research report, commissioned by the Fund, examines the definition and scope of Northeast Ohio's ag-bio sector.
A Victory for Collaboration: EfficientGovNetwork Wins $100,000 LGIF Award
December 12, 2012
The EfficientGovNetwork (EGNet), a collaboration among public officials, business groups and philanthropy that is working to promote more efficient and effective local government in Northeast Ohio, was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Ohio Development Services Agency Local Government Innovation Fund.
Welcome to the Trust Belt
November 15, 2012
A behind the scenes look at how the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute in Youngstown, Ohio, came together.
WorkAdvance Wins Excellence In Workforce Development Innovation Award
November 01, 2012
Towards Employment's WorkAdvance program won the Excellence in Workforce Development Innovation Award from the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA). WorkAdvance was selected for its innovative approach to workforce development programming.
Population Decline Highlights Need for More Collaboration
October 11, 2012
Brad Whitehead, president of the Fund for Our Economic Future, recently spoke to WKYC, about how Northeast Ohio's population decline for the last 40 years highlights the need for more regional collaboration and a shift in our economic priorities.
The Fund in the News
September 28, 2012
The Fund in the News
The Community Foundation of Lorain County and Akron Community Foundation Recommit to the Fund
September 14, 2012
The Community Foundation of Lorain County and Akron Community Foundation have renewed their membership in the Fund for Our Economic Future.
Director of Funder Engagement
September 04, 2012
The Fund is seeking a Director of Funder Engagement.