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Transportation may not be the first thing businesses think about when discussing workforce challenges, but maybe it should be.

In this episode of Chamber Amplified, Doug Jenkins talks with Kendra Lenz of Rowmark about how access to reliable transportation directly impacts hiring, retention, attendance, and workforce development in Hancock County.

They discuss:

• Why transportation is becoming a bigger workforce issue
• How Tall Timbers businesses are partnering with HATS
• The real cost of absenteeism tied to transportation gaps
• Why vehicle affordability is part of the challenge
• How local support for transit leverages federal funding
• What the proposed microtransit plan could mean for employers

With over 87,000 rides provided in 2025 and more than 4,200 ride requests turned away due to capacity limits, the need for reliable workforce transportation is clear.

If you care about hiring, retention, and keeping Hancock County’s economy strong, this is a conversation worth hearing.

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