Developing Workforce Opportunities with Transit: Regional Stories AICP CM 1.5 3 regions = 3 distinct stories. How are workforce initiatives in Denver, Seattle and the Twin Cities helping businesses and economies grow along transit? Leaders from community colleges, cities and counties share their experiences. Models include: a training and employment program for transit construction and operators; a corridor-level model focused on employees and business development and retention; and an innovative approach to developing a food hub employment center near new transit. Moderator: Jennifer Billig, Policy Consultant, Mile High Business Alliance, Denver, Colorado Katrina Wert, Director, Regional Workforce Initiative, Community College of Denver, Colorado Janet Guthrie, Senior Policy Analyst, Ramsey County, Manager's Office, St. Paul, Minnesota Nora Liu, Community Development Manager, Department of Planning & Development, City of Seattle, Washington