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

  • 53: What To Do First in Economic Development with Andy Portera

    June 21st, 2022  |  26 mins 35 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development

    Economic development consultant Andy Portera answers the question: When you're brought into a community, what do you advise them to do first.

  • 52: The Journey: Successful Strategies and Techniques for Economic Developers with Chad Newell

    June 13th, 2022  |  31 mins 58 secs
    author, book, eco devo, econdev, economic development, mississippi

    Dane & Chad Newell of the Hattiesburg ADP discuss Chad's new book.

  • 51: Economic Development is Changing with Nathan Ohle, President & CEO of the IEDC

    June 6th, 2022  |  19 mins 27 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development

    According to Nathan Ohle, "The economic development field is changing, and IEDC will continue to play a leadership role in driving equitable economic outcomes."

  • 50: Dane's Rules for Conferences

    May 17th, 2022  |  9 mins 43 secs
    conferences, eco devo, econdev, economic development

    Conferences are about face-to-face interaction, not about sitting in sessions.

  • 49: Understanding Your Startup Ecosystem With Darren Stauffer

    May 9th, 2022  |  27 mins 11 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development

    The tide for economic developers has shifted, and tech ecosystems are truly everywhere.

  • 48: Local Econ Dev Digital Marketing with KathodeRay Media

    May 2nd, 2022  |  31 mins 42 secs
    digital marketing, eco devo, econdev, economic development, marketing, new york

    Dane talks with Mark Gustavson and Marlene McTigue of KathodeRay Media about their success stories in rural economic development digital marketing.

  • 47: Arizona Economic Development With Carrie Kelly

    April 25th, 2022  |  26 mins 48 secs
    arizona, eco devo, econdev, economic development

    Dane Carlson talks to Carrie Kelly, the Executive Director of the Arizona Association for Economic Development.

  • 46: Using Plain Language in Economic Development with Melissa Meschke

    April 18th, 2022  |  26 mins 58 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development, plainlanguage

    Do you find it difficult to explain your job to your family, friends and even your professional contacts? Use plain language.

  • 45: How to Merge an EDO with a Chamber with Andy Sokolovich

    April 11th, 2022  |  23 mins 44 secs
    chamber of commerce, eco devo, econdev, economic development

    How do you merge a Chamber of Commerce and an Economic Development Organization? Today we talk to Andy Sokolovich about his experience doing just this in Clinton, Iowa.

  • 44: Podcasting 101

    April 4th, 2022  |  8 mins 3 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development, podcasting

    In this episode, we get geeky, and Dane quickly explains his podcasting setup.

  • 43: Talking Downtown Strategies with Jenn Gregory and Elliott Cook

    March 28th, 2022  |  36 mins 46 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development

    In this episode, Dane talks downtowns with Jenn Gregory and Elliott Cook, both on the Downtown Strategies team at Retail Strategies. Every community in America, of any size or population, can revitalize or create a downtown. According to the Jenn and Elliott, placemaking comes in all shapes and sizes. They encourage you to start small and build on that success!

  • 42: Rural Revitalization with Sarah Thompson

    March 21st, 2022  |  26 mins 37 secs
    econdev, economic development, rural

    Dane talks to Sarah Thompson about rolling up your sleeves and figuring out a new path if your rural community needs help. According to Sarah, there is nothing that can stop those who truly want a better future for their downtown and community. It takes hard work and committed volunteers.