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

  • 80: Economic Development and Tourism in Canada with Colin Holloway

    January 23rd, 2023  |  39 mins 28 secs
    canada, eco devo, econdev, economic development

    Colin Holloway is the Economic Development and Communications Officer for the town of Clarenville in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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    79: Europe and European FDI with W Ford Graham

    January 16th, 2023  |  40 mins 21 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development, europe, fdi, geopolitics

    W Ford Graham is an expert on investment from Europe into the United States. In this episode, we pick his brain on this timely geopolitical economic development topic.

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    78: Joe Sayre Married His Passion and Profession in Economic Development

    January 9th, 2023  |  30 mins 51 secs
    community development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, new york

    Joe Sayre has only been an economic developer for about six months, but he's found the profession a marriage of all that he's done before and his love for community service.

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    77: The Work Starts at Home: Business Attraction with Lenora Fisher

    December 19th, 2022  |  30 mins 35 secs
    business attraction, eco devo, econdev, economic development

    Dane talks business attraction with Lenora Fisher, the Director of Business Attraction at Greater Peoria Economic Development Council.

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    76: Dane Asks a Question About Site RFIs

    December 12th, 2022  |  8 mins 47 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development

    In this episode, Dane talks to himself about site RFIs, and why we don't figure them out in advance?

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    75: The Equity in Economic Development Fellowship Program with Chanell Hasty

    December 7th, 2022  |  14 mins 41 secs
    dev, eco devo, econdev, economic development, equity

    In this episode, Dane talks with Chanell Hasty about the IEDC's 2023 Equity in Economic Development Fellowship Program.

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    74: Shop Local First with Steve Fletcher

    December 5th, 2022  |  34 mins 10 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development

    Steve Fletcher is the Director of Economic Development at Lowcountry Local First. There he works to advance economic prosperity and local ownership through innovative and inclusive initiatives that build our community’s wealth and wellbeing. Dane talks with him about how shopping local is more than just a holiday initiative.

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    73: Podcast Powered Economic Development: Part 1

    November 14th, 2022  |  15 mins 35 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development, podcasting

    In this episode, Dane talks about how to supercharge your economic development with a podcast.

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    72: Utility Economic Development in 2022 with Richard Cornelison

    November 7th, 2022  |  44 mins 36 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development, utility

    Utilities are often the primary driver of economic development in many communities. They are often the chief funder but can also bring several technical resources, including GIS, data, etc. But in 2022, their role is evolving. In this episode, Richard, brings his years of utility ED experience to bear and describes the future.

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    71: Both a Planning Agency and an EDO With Chris Setti

    October 31st, 2022  |  38 mins 19 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development, planning

    In this episode, Dane talks with Chris Setti, the CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. The GPEDC is both a planning agency and a traditional ED practitioner, and that's pretty cool.

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    70: Digital Entrepreneurial Support and Ecosystem Building with Jenny Poon

    October 24th, 2022  |  27 mins 32 secs
    eco devo, econdev, economic development, entrepreneurship

    In this episode, Dane talks with Jenny Poon about HUUB, a digital resource platform for economic developers to better serve and engage with their small business community.

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    69: Tackling Workforce Development from a Unique Angle With Clint Knight and Sandy Messner

    October 17th, 2022  |  32 mins 53 secs
    chamber, chamber of commerce, eco devo, econdev, economic development, workforce

    In this episode, Dane talks with talks with Clint Knight and Sandy Messner. In 2022, the Richland Area Chamber tackled Workforce Development from a unique angle. They'd spent years working to integrate upskilling opportunities and education in the effort, and realized that there was a gap in the process. They identified that gap - in their community - as "awareness".