Episode Archive

173 episodes of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development since the first episode, which aired on May 3rd, 2021.

  • 172: Pennsylvania's First Economic Strategy in 20 Years with Aaron Pitts

    May 5th, 2025  |  22 mins 16 secs
    artificial intelligence, business attraction, eco devo, econdev, economic development, energy sector, jobsohio, manufacturing, pennsylvania, permitting reform, pittsburgh, site readiness

    Aaron Pitts reveals how Pennsylvania's first economic development strategy in 20 years is transforming the Commonwealth into a premier business destination through strategic investments, streamlined permitting, and a proactive approach to business relationships.

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    171: Leading Virginia's Largest Economy with Victor Hoskins

    April 28th, 2025  |  25 mins 41 secs
    boston redevelopment authority, community development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, finance, leadership, mit, professional growth, public-private partnerships, real estate, wall street

    Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, shares his journey from Wall Street to securing Amazon HQ2 and attracting $3 billion in capital investment to Virginia's largest economy.

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    170: The Art of Downtown Transformation in Birmingham with David Fleming

    April 21st, 2025  |  30 mins 14 secs
    birmingham alabama, commercial districts, community partnerships, downtown development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic diversity, healthcare economy, historic preservation, local businesses, urban planning, urban revitalization

    David Fleming explains how Rev Birmingham's economic development strategies revitalize downtown areas through local business support, historic preservation, and creating inclusive, vibrant urban spaces.

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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.