Displaying 4 items of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development with the tag "artificial intelligence".
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233: Infrastructure, Trust, and the Future of Economic Development with Will Williams
August 24th, 2026 | 29 mins 21 secs
artificial intelligence, community engagement, data centers, eco devo, econdev, economic development, electrical capacity, industrial parks, industrial site development, infrastructure, public trust, zoning
Will Williams joins Dane Carlson to discuss the changing economics of industrial development, the controversy surrounding data centers, the importance of public trust, and why economic developers increasingly have to do their work “on the front porch.”
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232: Stop Marketing Your Community Like Everywhere Else with Bethany Quinn
August 17th, 2026 | 27 mins 38 secs
artificial intelligence, business attraction, community positioning, community storytelling, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic development marketing, golden shovel agency, marketing strategy, place branding, stakeholder engagement, website content
Bethany Quinn explains how economic developers can replace generic marketing with specific stories, focused strategies, stronger stakeholder communication, and content designed for both people and AI.
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230: No Is Never the Final Answer: Creative Retention Strategies with Andrew Sloss
August 3rd, 2026 | 26 mins 21 secs
artificial intelligence, business retention, community relationships, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic development incentives, economic development strategy, incentive compliance, incentive negotiations, retention projects, site selection, workforce training
Andrew Sloss explains why “no” is often the beginning of a conversation, how communities can support struggling businesses creatively, and why transparency, relationships, and incentive compliance matter.
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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.