web01.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:54:41 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Civic Leadership” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/civic%20leadership Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson explores 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. en-us episodic Actionable economic development strategies and stories Dane Carlson Dane Carlson explores 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. no econ dev, economic development, ed Dane Carlson show@econdevshow.com 165: Leveraging Location and Infrastructure with Gus Garcia https://podcast.econdevshow.com/165 6462e066-1bdd-460e-8f38-5cedbfb8c738 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 165 Leveraging Location and Infrastructure with Gus Garcia full Dane Carlson In this episode, Dane Carlson converses with Gus Garcia, discussing his extensive experience and insights on economic development in Arlington, Texas. 35:18 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson welcomes Gus Garcia, the Director of Economic Development for the City of Arlington, Texas. Gus, a dual-certified economic developer with over 19 years of experience, shares his journey through various roles in both the public and private sectors. He emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, leveraging infrastructure, and fostering collaboration to achieve economic growth. Highlighting his work in Arlington and previous initiatives in cities like Edinburg and Duncanville, Gus provides listeners with a wealth of knowledge on implementing impactful economic development projects and aligning them with a city's long-term vision. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Adopt strategic planning to keep your economic development initiatives aligned with long-term community goals. Leverage your community's location and infrastructure to attract businesses and investments. Cultivate both public and private sector partnerships to drive comprehensive economic growth. Draw upon your previous experiences to create adaptable solutions in new roles. Engage with local educational institutions to foster an environment conducive to economic advancement. Encourage civic leadership and active community involvement in economic decision-making. Recognize the importance of family support and personal interests in maintaining professional balance. Utilize certifications and continuous learning to enhance your skills and credibility. Balance immediate economic needs with long-term transformation strategies. Treat every stakeholder with dignity and respect, adhering to the golden rule in all interactions. Gus' Recommended Book The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1422188612/?tag=econdevshow-20) - it sets the tone for an organization's direction. In Economic development, we have to have a plan and follow it. It is easy to get sidetracked in many different directions. Special Guest: Gus Garcia. econdev, economic development, eco devo, economic development, Agustin Gus Garcia, strategic planning, Arlington Texas, public-private collaboration, civic leadership, community transformation, infrastructure leverage, economic growth, dual certification In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson welcomes Gus Garcia, the Director of Economic Development for the City of Arlington, Texas. Gus, a dual-certified economic developer with over 19 years of experience, shares his journey through various roles in both the public and private sectors. He emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, leveraging infrastructure, and fostering collaboration to achieve economic growth. Highlighting his work in Arlington and previous initiatives in cities like Edinburg and Duncanville, Gus provides listeners with a wealth of knowledge on implementing impactful economic development projects and aligning them with a city's long-term vision.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps!

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Adopt strategic planning to keep your economic development initiatives aligned with long-term community goals.
  2. Leverage your community's location and infrastructure to attract businesses and investments.
  3. Cultivate both public and private sector partnerships to drive comprehensive economic growth.
  4. Draw upon your previous experiences to create adaptable solutions in new roles.
  5. Engage with local educational institutions to foster an environment conducive to economic advancement.
  6. Encourage civic leadership and active community involvement in economic decision-making.
  7. Recognize the importance of family support and personal interests in maintaining professional balance.
  8. Utilize certifications and continuous learning to enhance your skills and credibility.
  9. Balance immediate economic needs with long-term transformation strategies.
  10. Treat every stakeholder with dignity and respect, adhering to the golden rule in all interactions.

Gus' Recommended Book

The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded - it sets the tone for an organization's direction. In Economic development, we have to have a plan and follow it. It is easy to get sidetracked in many different directions.

Special Guest: Gus Garcia.

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson welcomes Gus Garcia, the Director of Economic Development for the City of Arlington, Texas. Gus, a dual-certified economic developer with over 19 years of experience, shares his journey through various roles in both the public and private sectors. He emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, leveraging infrastructure, and fostering collaboration to achieve economic growth. Highlighting his work in Arlington and previous initiatives in cities like Edinburg and Duncanville, Gus provides listeners with a wealth of knowledge on implementing impactful economic development projects and aligning them with a city's long-term vision.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps!

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Adopt strategic planning to keep your economic development initiatives aligned with long-term community goals.
  2. Leverage your community's location and infrastructure to attract businesses and investments.
  3. Cultivate both public and private sector partnerships to drive comprehensive economic growth.
  4. Draw upon your previous experiences to create adaptable solutions in new roles.
  5. Engage with local educational institutions to foster an environment conducive to economic advancement.
  6. Encourage civic leadership and active community involvement in economic decision-making.
  7. Recognize the importance of family support and personal interests in maintaining professional balance.
  8. Utilize certifications and continuous learning to enhance your skills and credibility.
  9. Balance immediate economic needs with long-term transformation strategies.
  10. Treat every stakeholder with dignity and respect, adhering to the golden rule in all interactions.

Gus' Recommended Book

The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded - it sets the tone for an organization's direction. In Economic development, we have to have a plan and follow it. It is easy to get sidetracked in many different directions.

Special Guest: Gus Garcia.

Links:

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