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County economic partnership highlights manufacturing jobs, workforce and student pipelines
Summary
Staff from the county economic partnership presented manufacturing-sector data and talent-attraction strategies, including enterprise zone expansions, employer toolkits, student tours and a 2026 Midland CEO program to build local workforce pipelines.
Representatives of the Stephenson County economic partnership briefed the County Board on Oct. 16 about manufacturing's role in the local economy and steps the partnership is taking to attract and retain workers.
Presenters said roughly 30% of Stephenson County jobs are directly or indirectly related to manufacturing; the presentation cited an average manufacturing wage of about $72,000 and an economic output…
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