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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142: Economic Strategies in Maine with Anne Krieg
September 30th, 2024 | 24 mins 24 secs
bangor, business development, community engagement, eco devo, econdev, economic development, federal funds, maine, northern light medical center, regional growth, strategic planning, tourism, university of maine
Anne Krieg, Director of Community and Economic Development for Bangor, Maine, discusses the unique economic landscape of the Maine, the impact of tourism, and the critical role of strategic planning and community engagement in fostering development.
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141: Navigating EDA Grants for Economic Development with Beka Shiver
September 23rd, 2024 | 35 mins 14 secs
business incubators, community planning, eco devo, econdev, economic development, federal grants, grant writing, infrastructure, long-term funding, rural communities, small town revitalization, southwest georgia
In this episode, Dane Carlson and Beka Shiver discuss EDA grants for economic development projects, emphasizing the importance of patience and communication in securing long-term funding.
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140: Transforming Southern Illinois' Economic Development with Deb Barnett
September 16th, 2024 | 29 mins 42 secs
business incubation, community partnerships, cross-county cooperation, deb barnett, economic development, entrepreneurship, field trip fridays, innovation, local assets, podcasting, regional collaboration, regional marketing, rural economy, rural revitalization, si now, small business, southern illinois, storytelling, strategic growth, workforce development
Deb Barnett, executive director of SI Now, discusses the organization's regional approach to economic development in Southern Illinois on the Econ Dev Show with host Dane Carlson.
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139: From Tourism to Business Attraction: Podcasting in Economic Development with Adam Stoker
September 9th, 2024 | 35 mins 2 secs
audience building, audio marketing, business attraction, community branding, community promotion, content strategy, destination marketing, digital engagement, economic development, edo marketing, investor outreach, podcasting, relationship building, storytelling, tourism strategies
Dane Carlson and Adam Stoker explore how economic developers can leverage podcasting as a powerful tool for community promotion, relationship building, and business attraction, drawing parallels between destination marketing and economic development strategies.
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138: Blending Non-Profit Values with For-Profit Agility: Bo Kemp’s Approach to Economic Development
September 6th, 2024 | 32 mins 11 secs
bo kemp, business growth, community development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, fail fast, for-profit, innovation, monetization, municipal growth, municipal services, non-profit, risk-taking, social impact, sustainable growth, wealth building
Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority shares how his not-for-profit organization drives municipal economic development by adopting for-profit agility, taking calculated risks, and monetizing their services to create sustainable, community-centered growth.⬤
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137: Unlocking the American Dream: The Critical Role of Economic Development With Don Iannone
August 12th, 2024 | 36 mins 17 secs
books, eco devo, econdev, economic development
Dane Carlson talks to Don Iannone about the the crucial role of economic development in achieving the American Dream.
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136: A Conversation with Alia Abbas About Sustainable Economic Development
August 5th, 2024 | 27 mins 47 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development
In this episode, Dane talks to Alia Abbas about sustainable economic development looks like from her perspective.
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135: July 2024 Update
July 29th, 2024 | 19 mins 32 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development, sitehunt
In this episode, Dane Carlson reflects on the on July 2024, while also introducing a series of exciting new features for Sitehunt, aimed at revolutionizing site analysis and RFI responses for economic developers.
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134: Economic Development at Harvard University and Argonne National Labs With Lara Gale and Alison Turner
June 24th, 2024 | 24 mins 39 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development
In this episode, Dane Carlson interviews Lara Gale and Allison Turner about innovative economic development strategies, the role of data-driven decision-making, and the importance of community engagement for fostering growth and sustainability.
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133: True Economic Development Provides an Opportunity for Everyone to be Successful with Ken Chapa
June 17th, 2024 | 23 mins 39 secs
arizona, eco devo, econdev, economic development
Dane Carlson sits down with Ken Chapa, the Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the City of Avondale, Arizona, a thriving community in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
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132: Championing Rural Economic Development with Lorie Vincent and Stand Up Rural America
June 10th, 2024 | 34 mins 46 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development, rurall
Dane Carlson interviews Lorie Vincent, founder of Stand Up Rural America. They discuss Lorie's experience in rural economic development and her creation of the summit, which provides practical tools and fosters collaboration among rural communities.
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131: Economic Analytics Made Easy: Eric Trevan's Innovative Approach
June 3rd, 2024 | 31 mins 47 secs
ai, eco devo, econdev, economic development
In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson interviewed Eric Trevan, PhD, an investor, economist, and business and the President and CEO of aLocal Solutions.