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Leadership Spotlight: An Interview with Rich Overmoyer, Founder and Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Steer
Rich Overmoyer, co-founder of Fourth Economy, reflects on 15 years of guiding the firm from a small startup to national impact. In this interview, he shares lessons from leading nearly 500 projects, insights on strategic talent and growth, and how his new role with Steer North America allows him to expand Fourth Economy’s mission while enjoying life along the Rhode Island coast.
Rich Overmoyer
Oct 205 min read


Solutions to the American Housing Dilemma: 2 Bold Actions to Take Now
Discover two bold solutions to the American housing dilemma: rethinking outdated 30-year mortgages and embracing modular housing for faster, more affordable development. These strategies offer practical paths to increase homeownership, reduce costs, and spark new construction across communities.
Rich Overmoyer
Aug 213 min read


The American Housing Dilemma: 5 Key Challenges Holding Back New Development
Building new homes in the U.S. has become harder than ever. From the fallout of the 2008 crash to labor shortages and rising costs, the system is stuck. Based on work we've done across the country, this post breaks down five big challenges holding back housing development. If we want more people to have access to homes they can afford, we need to understand what’s going wrong—and start fixing it.
Rich Overmoyer
Jul 313 min read


5 Lessons from Indiana’s Decade of Regional Development
Indiana’s bold approach to regional economic development offers five key lessons for communities aiming to grow, attract talent, and build lasting collaboration. Over a decade, programs like RCI and READI transformed local economies with strategic investments in quality of place, workforce housing, and infrastructure—generating billions in impact. Learn how your region can adapt Indiana’s proven model for sustainable growth.
Rich Overmoyer
Jul 315 min read


Navigating the Federal Transition: No Community Will Escape These Five Impacts
Discover the five critical economic impacts of the federal transition. Learn how these economic impacts are reshaping communities today and what you can do to prepare and address them.
Rich Overmoyer
May 225 min read
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