Strategic Growth Heartland Forward is a growing non-profit think-tank with revenue between 50 and 100 million and a focus on regional competitiveness and economic impact, signaling sales opportunities in research partnerships, policy consulting, and grant-funded programs.

Public Sector Partnerships Recent government engagement including an HHS memorandum of understanding and maternal health collaboration indicates strong potential for contract work with federal or state agencies on health, workforce, and women’s health initiatives.

AI and Tech Enablement Appointment of an AI Fellow and client activity with Anthropic show openness to AI-driven research, data analytics, and technology enablement services, suggesting opportunities for advanced analytics, modelling, and responsible AI policy work.

Talent and Education Active community outreach such as high school Demo Day and workforce-focused programs point to demand for curriculum development, workforce pipelines, and employer partnerships in skilled trades and local talent strategies.

Funding and Grants Significant government grants representing a portion of revenue highlight readiness for grant-writing support, federal/state funding navigation, and programmatic evaluation services to maximize impact and compliance.