Heartland Forward is a nonpartisan, nonprofit "think and do tank. Our mission is to improve economic performance in the center of the United States by advocating for fact-based solutions to foster job creation, knowledge-based and inclusive growth, and improved health outcomes. We are achieving our mission through independent, data-driven research; action-oriented discussion; and impactful policy recommendations. Heartland Forward is unique in that it is exclusively focused on the Heartland region. We think a cross-cutting view is critical to solving the region's challenges. While recognizing the differences between places in the center of the country, we analyze the region holistically to identify common issues and solutions. We believe the Heartland, the core of America, is a storehouse of potential and possibility.