- The Business Relations and Economic Development (BRED) unit at The Partnership consists of 5 – 7 Specialists who each focus on a different sector. The sectors are Construction, Transportation, Distribution, Logistics, Finance, Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.
- BRED Specialists are responsible for maintaining relationships with delegate agencies, nonprofit partners, and employers. Because The Partnership is both a funder and a provider, BRED Specialists are uniquely positioned to connect employers with organizations that can meet their needs in a holistic fashion. The BRED team specializes in providing technical assistance to business services teams at delegate agencies and nonprofit partners.
This content is based on interviews and/or email correspondence with Claudia Cattouse and Tonya Cody-Robinson in 2024. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
