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Hay Bay City initiative reports expanded reach and focuses on housing, transportation and childcare barriers
Summary
Presenters told the Bay County Board of Commissioners the Hay Bay City workforce and marketing initiative reached more than 2 million people in 2025, recorded roughly 188,000 site views and prioritized one-on-one job seeker support and addressing transportation, housing and childcare barriers in 2026.
Sarah Parker, director of workforce development for the Bay Area Chamber and the Hay Bay City Initiative, and Annabelle Schweiger, the initiative’s marketing and communications manager, presented the initiative’s 2025 year-end impact to the Bay County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 16.
Parker said the program’s work centers on connecting employers and job seekers through targeted supports, including one-on-one job seeker coaching. She summarized the initiative’s purpose: "We're supporting employers in real…
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