Episode Archive
128 episodes of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development since the first episode, which aired on May 3rd, 2021.
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103: Zen and the Art of Rural Economic Development with Sean Adkins
August 7th, 2023 | 22 mins 45 secs
childcare facilities, community needs, community resistance, compromise, east coast states, eco devo, econdev, economic development, hospitality industry, housing issues, interview, local government, motorcycle maintenance, perspective, public service, regulations, rural economic development, small towns, town manager, vermont, virginia, workforce challenges, zen philosophy
Sean Adkins discusses his diverse economic development career spanning rural Virginia and Vermont, including an unexpectedly central role in launching a childcare facility.
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102: The Intersection of Podcasting and Economic Development with Jennifer Olson
July 31st, 2023 | 29 mins 5 secs
business development, business storytelling, community collaboration, downtown revitalization, eco devo, econdev, economic development, illinois, podcasting, rural entrepreneurship, small businesses, tourism
Dane Carlson chats with Jennifer Olson, Director of Business Development for Marion, Illinois, and co-host of the "Small Town, Big Business" podcast. They delve into the influence of the podcast on local businesses, Marion's economic development efforts, tourism potential, and the critical role of community collaboration in creating vibrant downtown spaces.
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101: Entrepreneurs are Transforming Economic Development with Courtney Zaugg
July 24th, 2023 | 45 mins 21 secs
acceptance of failure, bankable businesses, community development financial institutions (cdfis), cross-sector conversations, distressed community development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, entrepreneurial ecosystems, entrepreneurship, generational shifts., higher education evolution, impact funds, industry evolution, leadership shift, philanthropic partnerships, practical steps for communities, resource accessibility, rural community development, startups, systemic change, traditional business structures, venture capital limitations
In this episode, Dane Carlson talks with Courtney Zaugg in a profound conversation about the intersection of entrepreneurship and economic development. The discussion centers on systemic change, entrepreneurial ecosystems, limitations of traditional venture capital, and the potential of innovative partnerships.
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100: Topophilia in Sacramento with Cameron Law
July 17th, 2023 | 21 mins 44 secs
carlsen center, eco devo, econdev, economic development, entrepreneurship, sacramento, topophilia
In this episode, Cameron Law, the executive director of the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, discusses the center's role in driving economic development and supporting entrepreneurs in Sacramento. He shares insights on the region's industries, the importance of intentional community building, and provides valuable resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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99: Unraveling the Jones Act with Colin Grabow
July 14th, 2023 | 31 mins 31 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development, endthejonesact, jones act, ship building, shipping
In this episode, we explore the Jones Act and its impacts on domestic trade and economic development with Colin Grabow, research fellow at the Cato Institute.
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98: Pawns, Kings, and Rooks: Economic Development with Karl Heck
July 10th, 2023 | 29 mins 57 secs
chess, eco devo, econdev, economic development, virginia
We explore multifaceted economic development in Franklin, Virginia. Guest, Karl Heck, President and CEO of the region's EDO, touches on his unique approach to tackling industrial growth and community development while drawing occasional parallels to his passion for chess.
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97: A Deep Dive into a Local Business Incubator with Lina Rugova
July 4th, 2023 | 23 mins 40 secs
business incubator, eco devo, econdev, economic development, incubator, san antonio
Exploring the transformative power of business incubators with Lina Rugova, founder of Emerge and Rise.
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96: Chambers of Commerce: From Relevant to Essential
June 12th, 2023 | 12 mins 46 secs
books, chamber of commerce, eco devo, econdev, economic development
In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson discusses the book "From Relevant to Essential: Five Key Insights for Chambers of Commerce" by Casey Steinbach.
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95: AI in Economic Development
June 5th, 2023 | 25 mins 46 secs
ai, chatgpt, ecdev, eco devo, econdev, economic development
In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson shares his experiences using the AI tool ChatGPT for economic development tasks. Built for interacting with OpenAI's models, the chatbot's capacity to understand and generate human-like text has made it a radically transformative tool. Dane talks about various applications for AI technology in economic development and compares it to other automation tools often used in economic development offices.
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94: Main Street Makeover: How CO.STARTERS Trains for Economic Revival with Jose Alfaro
May 15th, 2023 | 26 mins 12 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development
In this episode, Dane chats with Jose Alfaro, CEO of CO.STARTERS, an entrepreneurial accelerator program designed to transform creative passions into profitable businesses in local communities. Listen in as Jose shares the journey of CO.STARTERS from its humble beginnings to its current global reach, and the unique, community-focused approach it uses to foster local entrepreneurship.
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93: Alia Abbas Spills the Tea on the Importance of Small Businesses in Community Development
May 8th, 2023 | 39 mins 23 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development
Alia Abbas discusses the importance of business continuity and the pivotal role small businesses play in building strong, sustainable communities.
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92: The Human Centered Approach to Economic Development with Larry Holt
May 1st, 2023 | 33 mins 40 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development
In this episode, Larry Holt, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development, shares his perspective on the challenges and opportunities of economic development in California.