Matt Kures is a Distinguished Community Economic Development Specialist and Researcher with the Community Development Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension. Matt works in partnership with Extension's statewide network of resources to assist communities and organizations in the areas of regional economic analysis, labor force research, and industry sector competitiveness. He has authored numerous studies on Wisconsin’s economy and makes frequent presentations to local, regional and national audiences. Matt has worked at the University of Wisconsin for more than 20 years and has his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.