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The Hidden Hiring Problem: Getting Employees to Work

Transportation isn’t just a social issue, it’s a workforce issue. In this episode of Chamber Amplified, Doug Jenkins talks with Kendra Lenz of Rowmark about how reliable transportation directly affects hiring, employee retention, attendance, and workforce development in Hancock County. With over 87,000 rides provided by HATS in 2025, and more than 4,200 ride requests turned away due to capacity limits, access to transportation is becoming a critical economic issue. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why transportation affects the labor pool • How Tall Timbers businesses are partnering to support transit • How companies are subsidizing employee transportation • Why vehicle affordability is part of the workforce challenge • How local transit investment leverages federal funding • What the proposed microtransit plan could mean for employers Reliable transportation keeps employees working and businesses fully staffed. If you’re focused on workforce development, this conversation matters.