In the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio, where Lake Erie meets the Ohio River, a quiet revolution is underway. The Lake to River Region, JobsOhio’s seventh and final regional division, is redefining economic development by leveraging a unique ecosystem of collaboration, natural assets, and innovative workforce strategies. Launched on May 1, 2024, this initiative is […]
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FISTA Innovation Park: Fort Sill’s Blueprint for Military Innovation and Economic Growth
Nestled in the heart of Lawton, Oklahoma, near the sprawling grounds of Fort Sill—the largest artillery training facility in the world—a former dilapidated shopping mall has undergone a remarkable transformation. Central Plaza, once bankrupt and abandoned, is now the Fires Innovation Science Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Innovation Park, a thriving hub where military, industry, and academia […]
Frisco, Texas: The Innovation Lab Where Ideas Take Flight
In the sprawling suburbs of North Texas, Frisco stands out not just for its rapid growth—once earning it the title of the fastest-growing city in the U.S.—but for something far more unique: its ambition to become an “innovation lab.” Here, under the guidance of Chief Innovation Officer Jason Cooley, the city has cultivated an ecosystem […]