Episode Archive
158 episodes of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development since the first episode, which aired on May 3rd, 2021.
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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.
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91: Ask Dane #1: Starship Edition
April 24th, 2023 | 17 mins 30 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development
The inaugural edition of Ask Dane. Every week, you ask, and I answer. Sometimes the questions only need short answers, and other-times they require tons of research or contemplation. This issue is a little of both.
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90: Gen Z Marketing in Plain English with Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge and Jessica Packard
April 18th, 2023 | 56 mins 42 secs
eco devo, econ dev, econdev, economic development, generationz, genz
Dive into this engaging podcast episode where experts Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge and Jessica Packard talk to Dane Carlson and discuss marketing to Generation Z, its challenges and opportunities, and how it impacts economic development. Gain insights on authenticity, storytelling, and leveraging trends to attract and retain businesses.
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89: Slam Dunk Economic Development Strategies: Mark Litten's Basketball Experience Transforms Small Communities"
April 10th, 2023 | 33 mins 53 secs
basketball, eco devo, econdev, economic development
In this action-packed episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson talks with Mark Litten, VP of Economic Development at Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, about his transition from basketball officiating to empowering small communities. Mark shares insights on local-level involvement, the importance of marketing for smaller communities, and the potential impact of eliminating Enterprise Florida. Tune in to "Slam Dunk Economic Development Strategies" and discover how Mark Litten's basketball experience informs his transformative approach to local economic development.
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88: The Pursuit of Economic Development with Professor Todd Gabe
April 3rd, 2023 | 36 mins 56 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development
In this episode, Dane talks with Professor Todd Gabe. He is a professor of Economics at the University of Maine, author of the textbook, The Pursuit of Economic Development: Growing Good Jobs in U.S. Cities and States. He also publishes content from his classes, book, and other research on Youtube.
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87: Rural Rescue: Small Town Solutions with David Thornell
March 20th, 2023 | 25 mins 21 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development, small towns
A conversation with David Thornell, author of Small Town Solutions: An Economic Development Guide for Small Communities with BIG Dreams
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86: Building an Outdoor Economy with Thomas Salley
March 13th, 2023 | 31 mins 5 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development, north carolina, outdoors, tourism
Dane talks with Thomas Salley, the director of tourism for the City of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He's an integral part of a team working to create a community-led vision and 15-year roadmap to grow the outdoor economy and encourage active living in Wilkes County.