“From an economic development standpoint, housing really is the 500-pound gorilla,” Mary Thompson, executive director of The Heartland Lakes Development Commission (HLDC), told county commissioners Tuesday, May 11.
Hubbard County economy needs more labor, housing
“From an economic development standpoint, housing really is the 500-pound gorilla,” Mary Thompson, executive director of The Heartland Lakes Development Commission (HLDC), told county commissioners Tuesday, May 11. 2:24 pm, May 16, 2021 ×
Developing a well-rounded and durable economy in Hubbard County will require a larger workforce, more housing, greater broadband access and additional child care providers.
“From an economic development standpoint, housing really is the 500-pound gorilla,” Mary Thompson, executive director of The Heartland Lakes Development Commission (HLDC), told county commissioners Tuesday.
A lack of people and affordable housing is the root cause of labor shortages in this area, she said