Episode Archive
170 episodes of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development since the first episode, which aired on May 3rd, 2021.
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169: Reimagining Urban Industrial Spaces for Modern Manufacturing with Lindsay Greene
April 14th, 2025 | 35 mins 12 secs
brooklyn navy yard, community impact, eco devo, econdev, economic development, industrial policy, innovation, manufacturing, sustainable careers, urban renewal, workforce development, working waterfront
Lindsay Greene discusses how the Brooklyn Navy Yard is reimagining manufacturing and industrial spaces while creating sustainable economic opportunities for communities.
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168: Reimagining Economic Transformation for Distressed Communities with Rohan Sandhu
April 7th, 2025 | 30 mins 49 secs
distressed communities, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic transformation, industrial policy, institutional capacity, local intermediaries, market crafting, place-based development, policy coordination, strategic planning, workforce systems
Dane Carlson explores with Harvard Kennedy School's Rohan Sandhu how reimagining economic development requires bridging industrial policy with place-based approaches to transform distressed communities.
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167: Digital Marketing Strategies for EDOs with Alissa Sklar
March 31st, 2025 | 28 mins 12 secs
ai tools, authenticity, content amplification, content creation, eco devo, econdev, economic development, linkedin, marketing, small edos, stakeholder engagement, website management
Marketing expert Alissa Sklar shares practical digital strategies for economic development organizations with limited resources.
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166: Building Arkansas's Economic Future: Adapting to Changing Workforce Priorities with Clint O'Neal
March 24th, 2025 | 30 mins 14 secs
arkansas, business recruitment, career path, community attractiveness, customer service, eco devo, econdev, economic development, foreign direct investment, quality of life, site development, state agency
Clint O'Neal shares insights from his 17-year economic development journey and discusses Arkansas's approach to business attraction and community development.
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165: Leveraging Location and Infrastructure with Gus Garcia
March 17th, 2025 | 35 mins 18 secs
agustin gus garcia, arlington texas, civic leadership, community transformation, dual certification, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic growth, infrastructure leverage, public-private collaboration, strategic planning
In this episode, Dane Carlson converses with Gus Garcia, discussing his extensive experience and insights on economic development in Arlington, Texas.
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164: Confronting Workforce Challenges in Wisconsin with Sadie Howell
March 10th, 2025 | 31 mins 38 secs
chamber of commerce, eco devo, econdev, economic development, fond du lac, housing, local politics, regional collaboration, small manufacturers, talent attraction, wisconsin, workforce development
Dane Carlson speaks with Sadie Howell about economic development in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, addressing regional misconceptions, workforce challenges, and practical advice for navigating local economic development landscapes.
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163: Understanding What Investors Really Want from Locations with Chris Knight of FT Locations
March 3rd, 2025 | 30 mins 37 secs
cross-border investment, eco devo, econdev, economic development, fdi intelligence, financial times, ft locations, global perspective, investment promotion, investor-centric, location services, zoom prospector
Chris Knight, Managing Director of FT Locations, shares insights on global investment promotion strategies and how the newly rebranded organization helps connect regions with international business investors.
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162: Mountain Town Meets Hurricane Helene with Spencer Bost
February 24th, 2025 | 29 mins 31 secs
appalachian development, community leadership, disaster recovery, downtown flooding, downtown revitalization, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic transformation, emergency response, high-purity quartz, hurricane helene, small town resilience
Spencer Bost shares how Spruce Pine, a unique Appalachian town known, is recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene
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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.