Jim Clifton wrote The Coming Jobs War in 2011 His perception was the biggest problems facing America was not the runaway government spending, environmental problems or terrorism. The biggest issues are job creation and successful entrepreneurship. Written during one of the worst recessions America has ever been through, the idea we might have any shortage of potential employees seemed far-fetched. Only two years later...
Consider this information from K.C. Belitz, president of the Columbus Area (Nebraska) Chamber of Commerce.
"The chamber continues to hear from local employers who are experiencing challenges in finding enough of the right talent. In fact, yesterday the Nebraska Department of Labor search stopped looking when it reached 500 listings, representing 809 job openings, within 10 miles of Columbus. Considering there (are) only 549 people on unemployment in the county, well, obviously that’s a challenge."
Read the entire article on Talent Shortage in the Columbus (Nebraska) Telegram.
Chambers of Commerce across America looking to create economic success in their area of influence need to have one arm in Economic Development, while the other arm is in Workforce Development. Having one without the other will quickly be a recipe for unrealized goals. It's two additional tasks on a full agenda for your local chamber of commerce executive.
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John Dussman is Midwest Manager for VillageProfile.com, working with chambers in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Missouri. Contact John at jdussman.vp@villageprofilemail.com or (800)-600-0134 x239.
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