The Tri-State Development Regional Report
news & updates
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Thank you to those who participated in the quarterly Tri-State Development task force meetings held recently. We look forward to seeing you again in Q1 2024. |
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Tri-State Development interns Lexie McClure and Jake Effler meet with local leaders. Pictured above left: Lexie McClure, Ralph Martin, Executive Director of Lewis County IDA and Port Authority, Jake Effler. Pictured above right: Lexie McClure, Jake Effler, Kyle Moore, President of Great River Economic Development Foundation. |
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TRI-STATE DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM |
Tri-State Developed introduced a new internship opportunity for regional college students this fall. Senior Business major, Lexie McClure, and Junior Political Science/History major Jake Effler were part of the inaugural cohort. The 12-week internship provided Lexie and Jake with a number of opportunities to attend task force meetings and meet with regional economic development professionals, community corporate leaders, and elected officials to learn how communities support and grow their economies, make strategic decisions, and add economic value to the region. Thank you to our regional partners who provided insightful educational experiences throughout the internship including Bryan Nichols (Congressman Sam Graves office), Kyle Moore (GREDF), Todd Ahrens and Wendy Harrington (Hannibal Regional), Allie Bennett (Northeast Power) and Ralph Martin (Lewis County Industrial Development and Port Authority).
Tri-State Development is currently accepting applications from regional college students to take part in this unique internship for the spring 2024 semester. To be eligible, students must be a full-time college student enrolled at a higher ed institution in the 36-county Tri-State Development region. Applications are due by December 1, 2023. (Students do not have to be enrolled at Culver-Stockton College to participate. Tri-State Development will work with higher ed partners to ensure that the internship fulfills requirements).
To learn more about the internship program, please click here.
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INSIGHT INTO THE TRI-STATE REGION: Population Age |
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SOURCE: Ruralhealthinfo.org |
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One measure of a healthy community poised for growth is the median age of the workforce, typically defined as those between the ages of 15 and 64. A workforce that, on average, falls toward the younger end of the scale can be an indicator that young professionals are staying in their community, or moving in from elsewhere.
INSIGHTS:
- The median age in the U.S. is 38.6 years in metro areas and 41.8 years in non-metro areas.
- The median age in Illinois is 38.6 (metro) and 42.5 (non-metro). There are 5 of Tri-State's 14 Illinois counties that have a median age that is older than the Illinois average.
- With an average median age of 41.8 in non-metro areas, Iowa is right on target with the national average. In southeast Iowa's 8 Tri-State counties, 5 of them have median ages older than the state and national average.
- In Missouri non-metro areas, the median age is 41.1, a few months younger than the national average. Of Missouri's Tri-State counties, 6 of them have median ages higher than the state and national averages.
- All together, the 36-counties of the Tri-State region boast a median age of 41.5, which gives us a .3 youthfulness advantage over the national average.
- Clearly, the fountain of youth is located in Adair County, MO! Or, perhaps the student population at Truman State University is impacting the median age reported. Regardless, the median age in Adair County, MO is reported well below the average.
- The change in population demographics across the U.S. between 2011 and 2021 illustrates the trends that we have been discussing. The median age in metro and non-metro areas is climbing. Illustrated in the chart below, the percentage of the population over the age of 65 has increased, and the percentage of the population under the age of 25 has decreased. The impact of this trend is a shrinking workforce that can affect patterns of work and retirement, how families function, and the ability of governments to provide resources. (source: NIH.gov)
As we focus on the ways that our region can support and encourage economic growth, we will dig deeper into the activities, policies, and programs that are working, such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and placemaking strategies that keep and attract young professionals.
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Tri-State Development Task Force Meetings |
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Tri-State Development task forces provide stakeholders a path to achieving specific goals that drive economic growth in the region. These task forces are essential when addressing complex issues that require multi-layered solutions. By bringing together a diverse group of community members from 36-counties across 3 states, the task forces are equipped to develop innovative strategies that will benefit all our communities. Task forces meet quarterly. Join a Tri-State Development Task Force today and be a part of shaping the future of the region's economy! |
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We invite you to participate in one or more of the action-focused Tri-State Development Task Forces. These working groups are comprised of stakeholders who are motivated to help advance positive economic growth in our region.
To be added to the direct communication list of one or more task forces, please click here.
For more information on Tri-State Development Task Forces please contact Leslie Sieck at LSieck@culver.edu.
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UPCOMING Task Force Meetings |
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Rural Business & Agriculture Task Force Meeting
Next Meeting: November 29, 2023, 2:00pm
HREDC, 3817 McMasters Ave., Hannibal, MO 63401
Broadband Task Force Meeting
Next Meeting: February 23, 2024, 2:00pm
Location: TBD
Please note: this meeting date has been updated from a previous communication. Please update your calendar to reflect the Feb. 23rd meeting date.
Childcare Task Force Meeting
Next Meeting: February 13, 2024, 10:00am
Location: TBD
Transportation & River Task Force Meeting
Next Meeting: February 8, 2024, 2:00pm
Location: TBD
Regional Health & Wellbeing Task Force Meeting
Next Meeting: February 27, 2024, 2:00pm
Location: TBD
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Online Article
The U.S. economy is on its final descent to a soft landing
Published on15 NOV 2023
Goldman Sachs
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Tri-State Economic Development Workshop
Available to Communities
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Tri-State Development, in partnership with Northeast Power and with support from the Community Foundation Serving Westcentral Illinois and Northeast Missouri, is pleased to share that the Economic Development workshop offered at the Summit is now available for communities throughout the Tri-State region.
This workshop provides an overview of topics, principles, and tools to help promote solutions to common issues while also developing innovative opportunities for growth. This workshop will be an invaluable resource for communities looking to stimulate conversation that leads to long-term economic development goals. To learn more about how this workshop can be offered in your community, please get in touch with Leslie Sieck at LSieck@culver.edu.
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Online Grant Writing Courses Available! |
Are you interested in developing your skills as a grant writer? Take a look at these online skill-building courses that will help you craft compelling applications for funding.
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Port Development Federal Grant Opportunity |
On December 13th at 10:00 a.m., Corn Belt Ports is providing a one-hour event to inform all stakeholders of a federal funding opportunity.
USDOT’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) offers private enterprises a unique opportunity to reduce the capital cost of projects by up to 80% by partnering with public entities to develop and rehabilitate river-based terminal facilities. Click HERE for more information.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Dec. 13, 10:00am CST
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 225 230 443 082
Passcode: 2r3Kxj
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Please join us in thanking all of the community partners who support
Tri-State Development and the economic prosperity of our region.
Presenting sponsor:
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IMPACT PARTNERS
Hannibal Regional
Hutchison Engineering
Klingner & Associates
Mercantile Bank
Northeast Power
Mr. Ralph Oakley
Quincy University
Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP
Titan International
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Adams Fiber
Great River Health
Homebank
John Wood Community College
Mr. James Mentesti
Moberly Area Community College
Pike County Economic Development Corp.
Quincy Medical Group
Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials
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SUSTAINING PARTNERS
Great River Economic Development Foundation
Liberty Utilities
Macomb Area Economic Development Corp.
MFA, Inc.
Michelmann Steel Construction Co.
Pike-Scott Farm Bureau
Strong Consulting
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Catch up on the Tri-State Development Newsletters that you missed!
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Tri-State Development at Culver-Stockton College supports the region by cultivating collaborative relationships, promoting interdisciplinary problem-solving, fostering the expansion of academic-organization-industry initiatives, and developing an environment for collective impact to address the current and emerging economic, and social challenges in the region.
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Tri-State Development Summit at Culver-Stockton College | [culver.edu/tsd]
Leslie Sieck, Executive Director [lsieck@culver.edu]
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