On June 13, 2012, senior economist Timothy Bartik made a presentation to "United for Change 2012," an event sponsored by the Greater Kalamazoo United Way, United Way of Greater Battle Creek, Eaton Corp., Stryker, and Southwest Michigan First. In it, Bartik explains how increased education and skills yield spillover benefits for individuals and their communities.

Access the presentation titled "Education and Local Economic Development: Why Skills Matter, How We're Doing, and Leverage Points for Change" here.