Colin welcomes Dana Soucie, Executive Director of the Four County Labour Market Planning Board, for a data-driven look at what makes our regional workforce unique. They break down the story behind the numbers — why our corner of Ontario continues to post low unemployment, how high living-wage requirements and an aging workforce shape local hiring, and what upcoming growth in health care and clean energy could mean for employers and job-seekers alike. Dana also introduces the new Southwest Ontario Data Consortium, a collaborative effort giving communities better access to the information they need for smart economic decisions. Together, Colin and Dana explore how rural realities like housing and transportation barriers influence the stats and why understanding local data matters more than ever.If you’ve ever wondered how the labour numbers really connect to life and business in Huron County, this conversation is a must-listen.