UNC Health officials told the county board they are integrating Onslow Memorial Hospital into the UNC Health system, citing expanded pediatric care, virtual specialties, EPIC electronic records, workforce recruitment and a new regional president to support coastal facilities.

Choose Ottawa County presented 2026 goals and updates: PEL grant applications for downtown building repairs, four new homes sold quickly, an ongoing Make My Move relocation effort, and a Dane G. Hansen-funded $10,000 relocation incentive available to qualifying new residents.

Greg attended the governor's economic conference and said it focused on large industrial projects; he highlighted a breakout on alternative water sources (brackish, produced water, wastewater) and flagged statewide water challenges and compacts with downstream partners.

The mayor highlighted recent business openings (AutoZone, medical clinic, restaurants) and said city staff worked to secure a 20‑acre Walmart site; he also flagged workforce as a near‑term challenge and invited business owners to a tax‑credit presentation.

Director Tiffany Wright outlined a DCFS hiring campaign and new training model while frontline staff described on-call work, transport burdens and caseload variation; Wright said statewide specialist turnover is approximately 43% and the average incoming pay is about $55,000 under the new salary structure.

Brock Portillia, CFO of the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, told the finance committee that Cabba-managed loan funds have no loans in default, outlined why some borrowers appear multiple times across funds, reported an outstanding $500,000 county revolving loan commitment for a local manufacturer, and announced a nearly $4 million WEDC talent grant award for recruiting workers to Kenosha County.

DER presented a modest 2026 departmental budget with a small net increase and no reduction in authorized positions. The department highlighted a 6% projected increase in health‑care costs for 2026, expansions to wellness and return‑to‑work programs, ongoing market pay studies and recruitment efforts aimed at improving retention and diversity.

City initiates Lark Street project and addresses staffing changes after employee departures.

Senate Bill 16‑96, presented by Senator Coleman, would create a Department of Commerce competitive grant program using MakeMyMove marketing to help local governments recruit new residents, with organization caps of $250,000 and audit triggers at $100,000; the bill passed committee 5–3 after debate over potential layering of incentives.

Gov. Noem announced the state will use a portion of the $5 million budget for the state’s workforce recruitment campaign to sponsor a vehicle bearing state messaging in two upcoming NASCAR races.

Facing rising call volumes and chronic staffing shortages, the Hart County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize engineering work to develop a new EMS station and training/classroom space intended to improve crew quarters, recruitment and retention.

HR focuses on enhancing recruitment and leadership training to reduce employee turnover.

Commissioners discuss salary adjustments and vacancy challenges within the DA's office budget.

Manager's office recruits for multiple positions while addressing community development projects.

Council unanimously passes funds transfer aimed at wastewater project development.

The Finance committee asked Joint Fiscal to present models of income‑tax options for education funding, with members raising concerns that required rate increases could double top rates and hurt recruitment of professionals such as doctors.

Vermont's Labor and Commerce Departments collaborate to enhance job placement and relocation support.

Businessman Roger Musick urged the council to reallocate promotional dollars and use a $33 million education gift plus AI tools to recruit remote workers and young families, proposing internships, a young‑family advisory committee and a targeted marketing push to grow Mitchell’s population and workforce.

Senate confirms childcare tax credit aimed at larger corporations and incentivizing workforce recruitment.