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As some states have begun to reopen economies and public institutions, the focus is turning toward putting safety  measures in place to minimize spreading the Coronavirus.

On May 11, IEDC hosted a webinar titled “COVID-19: Workforce, Labor and Skills in a Recovering Economy” where experts shared insight into the increased interest in relocation, longstanding needs for more skilled workers in growing industries, utilizing data to address skills gaps, and what economic development organizations can be doing at this time to support workers who have lost their jobs and are in need of training.

On May 4, IEDC hosted a webinar entitled, "The Bottom-Line: How to Fund Your Organization Through the Pandemic and Beyond" in which experienced fundraisers shared new strategies for EDOs to implement in their fundraising efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Small businesses have been disproportionately affected by the economic shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For economic developers seeking to help these small businesses, beyond the federal response, experts in entrepreneurship and downtown revitalization are weighing in.