“I am inspired by the wide spread commitment from private and public entities to this regional approach to bettering our community. Microsoft is eager to participate not only in financial investment but also board participation. We look forward to helping generate solutions that create lasting impacts on our region.”
- Randy Gerhold
2020 Fueling Our Future Governance Board Chair
Talent for the present and our future.
To meet business and industry demand for talent, as well as retain the workforce that will prosper in this metropolitan area, Fueling Our Future designs, implements and supports initiatives to align the business, education and community vision now and into the future.
Economic development and business growth.
To create family-wage jobs and sustained economic growth and prosperity, we will attract new businesses within targeted sectors, grow and retain our existing employers, and support existing industry and entrepreneurship.
Community assets for quality of life.
To enhance quality of life and place-based assets of the region, Fueling Our Future provides leadership in the approach, selection and creation of critical infrastructure components and amenities to benefit our businesses, citizens and visitors.