{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Real View","title":"Ohio Policy Talk # 26 | Seat at the Table: How Chambers Help Communities Grow","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5ed6544a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1280,"description":"In this episode of Ohio Policy Talks, Anastasia and Veronica are joined by Brenda Linert for a conversation about the role chambers of commerce play in bringing people together around community needs. Brenda shares how chambers can support economic development, workforce growth, housing conversations, and regional collaboration. The discussion also explores how housing availability affects business growth, how chambers can help convene the right partners, and why collaboration is so important when communities are working to improve quality of life for residents. For REALTOR® members, this episode offers a closer look at how chambers can be valuable partners in local housing and economic development conversations.\nFull Description / Show Notes\nHear from Brenda Linert about her role at the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and the work she does in the community.\nLearn how chambers of commerce support more than networking events and ribbon cuttings.\nExplore why chambers are often at the center of conversations around workforce needs and community development.\nUnderstand how housing availability and affordability affect workforce attraction and business growth in the region.\nDive into the role chambers can play in bringing together business leaders, local governments, REALTORS®, and community organizations.\nDiscover how collaboration across sectors can help communities move from identifying challenges to finding practical solutions.\nLook ahead at the trends that could shape economic development and community growth over the next several years.\nLearn what advice Brenda has for communities looking to strengthen their local economy and improve quality of life for residents.\nSee why this conversation matters for REALTOR® members who want to be part of local discussions around housing, development, and community growth.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Hja95vuRO7GmkIdPCasJBQIJb7pxLvNgMMep3FiJTt0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2ODY0LzE2MDc2/MzI5OTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}