About Heartland Forward

We are a non-profit, policy think-and-do tank that turns ideas into action for states and local communities.

Our Mission

Generate
$500 Million of Economic Impact by 2030

Our mission is to accelerate economic growth, change the narrative about the middle of the country and generate $500 million of economic impact to the heartland by 2030.

We do this through applied research, community-driven programs, policy and convenings – focusing on regional competitiveness, talent pipeline and health and wellness.

The 20 States of the Heartland Make Up the World’s 3rd Largest Economy


Our Team

A Resource for State
and Local Communities

We wake up every single day thinking about how we can be a resource for state and local communities — focusing on building innovative and strategic public private partnership for our twenty states.

Meet Our Team