About the show
We explore the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future. You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO. We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next level.
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Episodes
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161: Unlocking the Power of Tertiary Markets with Dr. Ronda Sauget
February 17th, 2025 | 35 mins
business attraction, competitive intelligence, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic drivers, infrastructure, public-private partnerships, rural development, site selection, strategic planning, tertiary markets, workforce development
Dr. Ronda Sauget shares insights on the advantages of tertiary markets and her experience leading economic development in Coles County, Illinois.
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160: From Cowtown to Boomtown with Robert Sturns
February 10th, 2025 | 36 mins 43 secs
business retention, capital investment, community development, cultural preservation, eco devo, econdev, economic development, fort worth, municipal leadership, panther island, stockyards, urban transformation
In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Robert Sturns, Director of Economic Development for Fort Worth, discusses how the city is transforming from "Cowtown to Boomtown" while preserving its authentic character.
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159: Breaking the Poverty Cycle with Mary Cacioppi
February 3rd, 2025 | 29 mins 58 secs
attainable housing, community development, community leadership, eco devo, econdev, economic development, grant funding, intergenerational poverty, poverty reduction, strategic planning, system change, upward mobility
Mary Cacioppi, founder/CEO of Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois and national consultant for aha! Process, shares how poverty reduction strategies are essential for creating economic development that benefits everyone.
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158: From Volunteer to CEO with Jennifer Storm
January 27th, 2025 | 29 mins 17 secs
association management, built-out communities, eco devo, econdev, economic development, government relations, landlocked development, rapid growth, strategic planning, team building, texas growth corridor, volunteer leadership
Jennifer Storm shares her journey from accidental economic developer to CEO of the Buda Economic Development Corporation, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of leading a nearly built-out community.
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157: An Optimistic Reimagining of the City with Coby Lefkowitz
January 20th, 2025 | 39 mins
back to the cities, community building, contextual solutions, eco devo, econdev, economic development, infill development, mixed-use, real estate development, urban planning, walkable communities, zoning reform
Coby Lefkowitz, author of "Building Optimism: Why Our World Looks the Way it Does, and How to Make it Bette", discusses infill multifamily development and building better communities through thoughtful urban planning.
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156: The Art of Economic Development Fundraising with Clint Nessmith
January 13th, 2025 | 32 mins 33 secs
capital campaigns, chambers of commerce, community advancement, consulting, eco devo, econdev, economic development, fundraising, market validation, organizational growth, regional development, strategic planning
CEO Clint Nessmith discusses the specialized role of economic development fundraising consulting and how his firm, Resource Development Group, helps organizations raise money for community advancement initiatives.
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155: Building Cedar Park's Future with Arthur Jackson
January 6th, 2025 | 26 mins 48 secs
austin metro, career transition, cedar park, eco devo, econdev, economic development, educational excellence, regional cooperation, safety rankings, sales skills, site selection, suburban growth, texas economic development
Cedar Park, Texas' Chief Economic Development Officer shares his journey from sales to economic development and discusses how he and the city are working together to build a thriving suburban community in Austin's shadow.
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154: Airports as Economic Engines with Alan Tio
December 16th, 2024 | 30 mins 51 secs
airport development, business attraction, community gateway, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic partnerships, infrastructure planning, land utilization, property management, public administration, regional priorities, strategic development
Alan Tio discusses his role as Vice President of Business Development at South Bend International Airport, focusing on property development and creating economic opportunities through airport assets.
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153: Sandy Dubay Created Her Own Path in Economic Development
December 9th, 2024 | 29 mins 25 secs
career transition, consulting, eco devo, econdev, economic development, education, entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, podcasting, professional development
Sandy Dubay shares her journey from traditional economic development to founding her own consulting firm and creating the EDO Breakthrough Podcast.
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152: Economic Development in Mexico with Juan Pablo Alcantar
December 2nd, 2024 | 30 mins 32 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development, mexico
In this episode, Juan Pablo Alcantar discusses economic development challenges and strategies in Mexico, particularly in Tuxpan, and highlights his experiences and insights gained from international training and collaboration.
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151: Economic Development Scorecards Simplified with Kathleen Rose
November 25th, 2024 | 26 mins 18 secs
actionable insights, community development, data points, development industry, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic indicators, planning efficiency, planning implementation, private sector partnerships, scorecards, strategic planning
Kathleen Rose, founder of Rose and Associates Southeast Inc., shares insights on modernizing economic development planning and implementation through data-driven scorecards and practical approaches.
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150: Rethinking Highway Corridors with Dan Eernissee
November 18th, 2024 | 46 mins 15 secs
community amenities, eco devo, econdev, economic development, entitlement, highway corridors, mixed-use development, multifamily housing, planned actions, retail transformation, transportation infrastructure, urban planning
Dan Eernissee, Economic Development Director for the City of Everett, Washington, shares strategies for transforming suburban communities into thriving economic centers through innovative development approaches and strategic business attraction.