web01.fireside.fm Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:15:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Community Development” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/community%20development Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0600 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 199: How Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Can Transform Local Economies with Martin Vanags https://podcast.econdevshow.com/199 65692619-12a2-4389-a9ea-6ec1c8275f2e Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 199 How Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Can Transform Local Economies with Martin Vanags full Dane Carlson A conversation with Marty Vanags about how peer-to-peer support, C7 mentoring circles, and a renewed focus on small businesses can transform a community’s economic development efforts. 26:18 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with economic development veteran and consultant Marty Vanags about Circles of Seven, a peer-based mentoring program designed to strengthen post-startup small businesses who often fall through the cracks of traditional support systems. Marty explains how C7 groups work, why small businesses learn best from each other, and how these circles create long-lasting bonds that improve BRE, build confidence, and ultimately make communities more attractive to prospects. He also touches on Next Wave Leadership, the importance of in-person connection, and why economic developers should spend more time nurturing the businesses they already have. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! 10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Target the "liminal stage" -- businesses past the startup phase but not yet established need the most support and often have the fewest resources. Build peer-to-peer programs, not just classes -- small businesses learn better from each other than from lectures. Recruit strong facilitators, not "experts" -- a good mentor is a steady guide, not a guru. Create predictable monthly prompts (articles, videos, questions) to spark meaningful discussion. Require at least 30 minutes on the main topic so participants get what they came for. Train facilitators in group dynamics, not business theory -- their job is to manage conversation, not teach. Use C7-style programs as BRE tools -- they put you in front of businesses you rarely interact with. Remember cash flow and time are always the biggest pain points for small businesses. Encourage in-person interaction -- especially post-COVID, live meetings build deeper relationships and accountability. Measure success by longevity -- if your groups keep meeting years later, your ecosystem is working. Special Guest: Martin Vanags. econdev, economic development, eco devo, C7 mentoring, small business support, BRE, peer learning, economic development, entrepreneurial ecosystems, mentoring circles, post-startup growth, community development, leadership development In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with economic development veteran and consultant Marty Vanags about Circles of Seven, a peer-based mentoring program designed to strengthen post-startup small businesses who often fall through the cracks of traditional support systems.

Marty explains how C7 groups work, why small businesses learn best from each other, and how these circles create long-lasting bonds that improve BRE, build confidence, and ultimately make communities more attractive to prospects. He also touches on Next Wave Leadership, the importance of in-person connection, and why economic developers should spend more time nurturing the businesses they already have.

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

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Target the "liminal stage" -- businesses past the startup phase but not yet established need the most support and often have the fewest resources.
  2. Build peer-to-peer programs, not just classes -- small businesses learn better from each other than from lectures.
  3. Recruit strong facilitators, not "experts" -- a good mentor is a steady guide, not a guru.
  4. Create predictable monthly prompts (articles, videos, questions) to spark meaningful discussion.
  5. Require at least 30 minutes on the main topic so participants get what they came for.
  6. Train facilitators in group dynamics, not business theory -- their job is to manage conversation, not teach.
  7. Use C7-style programs as BRE tools -- they put you in front of businesses you rarely interact with.
  8. Remember cash flow and time are always the biggest pain points for small businesses.
  9. Encourage in-person interaction -- especially post-COVID, live meetings build deeper relationships and accountability.
  10. Measure success by longevity -- if your groups keep meeting years later, your ecosystem is working.

Special Guest: Martin Vanags.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with economic development veteran and consultant Marty Vanags about Circles of Seven, a peer-based mentoring program designed to strengthen post-startup small businesses who often fall through the cracks of traditional support systems.

Marty explains how C7 groups work, why small businesses learn best from each other, and how these circles create long-lasting bonds that improve BRE, build confidence, and ultimately make communities more attractive to prospects. He also touches on Next Wave Leadership, the importance of in-person connection, and why economic developers should spend more time nurturing the businesses they already have.

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

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Target the "liminal stage" -- businesses past the startup phase but not yet established need the most support and often have the fewest resources.
  2. Build peer-to-peer programs, not just classes -- small businesses learn better from each other than from lectures.
  3. Recruit strong facilitators, not "experts" -- a good mentor is a steady guide, not a guru.
  4. Create predictable monthly prompts (articles, videos, questions) to spark meaningful discussion.
  5. Require at least 30 minutes on the main topic so participants get what they came for.
  6. Train facilitators in group dynamics, not business theory -- their job is to manage conversation, not teach.
  7. Use C7-style programs as BRE tools -- they put you in front of businesses you rarely interact with.
  8. Remember cash flow and time are always the biggest pain points for small businesses.
  9. Encourage in-person interaction -- especially post-COVID, live meetings build deeper relationships and accountability.
  10. Measure success by longevity -- if your groups keep meeting years later, your ecosystem is working.

Special Guest: Martin Vanags.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 183: Small-Scale Manufacturing as Community Development Strategy with Ilana Preuss https://podcast.econdevshow.com/183 ea83373e-c7e8-4624-b51e-c555c3017102 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 183 Small-Scale Manufacturing as Community Development Strategy with Ilana Preuss full Dane Carlson Dane Carlson reconnects with Ilana Preuss, founder of Recast Your City, to discuss how economic developers can transform communities by focusing on small-scale manufacturing and engaging directly with local business owners and residents. 31:21 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson welcomes back Ilana Preuss, founder and CEO of Recast City, for a follow-up conversation four years after her initial appearance on the show. Preuss shares insights on how economic development has evolved and discusses her methodology for helping communities identify and support small-scale manufacturing businesses. The conversation explores how economic developers can create meaningful change with relatively modest investments by focusing on local assets, engaging directly with community members and business owners, and implementing targeted strategies that respond to actual community needs rather than pursuing expensive business recruitment projects. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Engage directly with small-scale manufacturing business owners to understand their specific needs and challenges before creating programs. Focus on modest, targeted investments ($10K-$20K) rather than expensive business recruitment projects that may not address community needs. Identify and leverage existing local assets and manufacturing businesses already present in your community. Meet with property owners to understand real estate availability and constraints for small manufacturing businesses. Analyze community feedback to prioritize actions that will create the biggest impact based on local goals and beneficiaries. Create short-term wins that build momentum toward longer-term, more complex development projects. Thread the line between community assets, needs, and goals to develop effective priority strategies. Focus on de-risking economic development investments by ensuring projects respond to actual community needs. Build "sticky" communities by creating places where interesting commercial activity takes place and people want to be. Use systematic methods to gather information from stakeholders and translate that into actionable development strategies. Special Guest: Ilana Preuss. econdev, economic development, eco devo, small-scale manufacturing, community development, economic development, local assets, stakeholder engagement, business recruitment, investment strategy, community needs, property owners, neighborhood revitalization In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson welcomes back Ilana Preuss, founder and CEO of Recast City, for a follow-up conversation four years after her initial appearance on the show. Preuss shares insights on how economic development has evolved and discusses her methodology for helping communities identify and support small-scale manufacturing businesses. The conversation explores how economic developers can create meaningful change with relatively modest investments by focusing on local assets, engaging directly with community members and business owners, and implementing targeted strategies that respond to actual community needs rather than pursuing expensive business recruitment projects.

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

Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Engage directly with small-scale manufacturing business owners to understand their specific needs and challenges before creating programs.
  2. Focus on modest, targeted investments ($10K-$20K) rather than expensive business recruitment projects that may not address community needs.
  3. Identify and leverage existing local assets and manufacturing businesses already present in your community.
  4. Meet with property owners to understand real estate availability and constraints for small manufacturing businesses.
  5. Analyze community feedback to prioritize actions that will create the biggest impact based on local goals and beneficiaries.
  6. Create short-term wins that build momentum toward longer-term, more complex development projects.
  7. Thread the line between community assets, needs, and goals to develop effective priority strategies.
  8. Focus on de-risking economic development investments by ensuring projects respond to actual community needs.
  9. Build "sticky" communities by creating places where interesting commercial activity takes place and people want to be.
  10. Use systematic methods to gather information from stakeholders and translate that into actionable development strategies.

Special Guest: Ilana Preuss.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson welcomes back Ilana Preuss, founder and CEO of Recast City, for a follow-up conversation four years after her initial appearance on the show. Preuss shares insights on how economic development has evolved and discusses her methodology for helping communities identify and support small-scale manufacturing businesses. The conversation explores how economic developers can create meaningful change with relatively modest investments by focusing on local assets, engaging directly with community members and business owners, and implementing targeted strategies that respond to actual community needs rather than pursuing expensive business recruitment projects.

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

Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Engage directly with small-scale manufacturing business owners to understand their specific needs and challenges before creating programs.
  2. Focus on modest, targeted investments ($10K-$20K) rather than expensive business recruitment projects that may not address community needs.
  3. Identify and leverage existing local assets and manufacturing businesses already present in your community.
  4. Meet with property owners to understand real estate availability and constraints for small manufacturing businesses.
  5. Analyze community feedback to prioritize actions that will create the biggest impact based on local goals and beneficiaries.
  6. Create short-term wins that build momentum toward longer-term, more complex development projects.
  7. Thread the line between community assets, needs, and goals to develop effective priority strategies.
  8. Focus on de-risking economic development investments by ensuring projects respond to actual community needs.
  9. Build "sticky" communities by creating places where interesting commercial activity takes place and people want to be.
  10. Use systematic methods to gather information from stakeholders and translate that into actionable development strategies.

Special Guest: Ilana Preuss.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 171: Leading Virginia's Largest Economy with Victor Hoskins https://podcast.econdevshow.com/171 cfeaccfc-98d6-4451-b5c1-8bfe1a022887 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 171 Leading Virginia's Largest Economy with Victor Hoskins full Dane Carlson Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, shares his journey from Wall Street to securing Amazon HQ2 and attracting $3 billion in capital investment to Virginia's largest economy. 25:41 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, who oversees Virginia's largest economy and leads a team that has secured approximately $3 billion in capital investment. Victor shares insights from his unique career spanning both public and private sectors, including his instrumental role in securing Amazon HQ2 during his time at Arlington Economic Development. With candid reflections on his education at MIT, experience in private equity, and passion for creating economic opportunity, Victor reveals his philosophy that has helped companies create over 38,000 jobs in Fairfax County – a place he describes as "where companies come to dent the universe." Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Victor Hoskins. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Economic development, public-private partnerships, leadership, real estate, finance, community development, MIT, Boston Redevelopment Authority, Wall Street, professional growth In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, who oversees Virginia's largest economy and leads a team that has secured approximately $3 billion in capital investment. Victor shares insights from his unique career spanning both public and private sectors, including his instrumental role in securing Amazon HQ2 during his time at Arlington Economic Development. With candid reflections on his education at MIT, experience in private equity, and passion for creating economic opportunity, Victor reveals his philosophy that has helped companies create over 38,000 jobs in Fairfax County – a place he describes as "where companies come to dent the universe."

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

Special Guest: Victor Hoskins.

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]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, who oversees Virginia's largest economy and leads a team that has secured approximately $3 billion in capital investment. Victor shares insights from his unique career spanning both public and private sectors, including his instrumental role in securing Amazon HQ2 during his time at Arlington Economic Development. With candid reflections on his education at MIT, experience in private equity, and passion for creating economic opportunity, Victor reveals his philosophy that has helped companies create over 38,000 jobs in Fairfax County – a place he describes as "where companies come to dent the universe."

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Special Guest: Victor Hoskins.

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]]> 160: From Cowtown to Boomtown with Robert Sturns https://podcast.econdevshow.com/160 87695c01-2869-43de-9db7-e91bce42afca Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 160 From Cowtown to Boomtown with Robert Sturns full Dane Carlson In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Robert Sturns, Director of Economic Development for Fort Worth, discusses how the city is transforming from "Cowtown to Boomtown" while preserving its authentic character. 36:43 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Robert Sturns, Director of Economic Development for Fort Worth, discusses how the city is transforming from "Cowtown to Boomtown" while preserving its authentic character. With over 25 years of experience in municipal government, commercial real estate, and banking operations, Sturns details Fort Worth's success in securing major investments, including recent wins with Bell and Embraer, while balancing business recruitment with community development initiatives like Evans & Rosedale and the Panther Island project. Sturns also discusses his journey in the profession, including his 20+ year career serving both Fort Worth and Arlington. He offers insights into managing regional relationships, particularly addressing the challenge of establishing Fort Worth's identity distinct from Dallas, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and partnerships in economic development success. Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Balance large-scale development with community needs and cultural preservation Focus on building relationships before transactions in deal-making Leverage existing cultural assets (like the Stockyards) for economic growth Develop strategic plans for transformational projects like Panther Island Create mixed-use developments that honor local heritage while embracing progress Build strong partnerships with educational institutions for workforce development Maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders and the community Use existing success stories (like Bell and Embraer) to attract similar industries Implement creative financing solutions for major development projects Balance business retention efforts with new business recruitment strategies Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Robert Sturns. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Fort Worth, economic development, Panther Island, Stockyards, capital investment, business retention, community development, municipal leadership, urban transformation, cultural preservation In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Robert Sturns, Director of Economic Development for Fort Worth, discusses how the city is transforming from "Cowtown to Boomtown" while preserving its authentic character.

With over 25 years of experience in municipal government, commercial real estate, and banking operations, Sturns details Fort Worth's success in securing major investments, including recent wins with Bell and Embraer, while balancing business recruitment with community development initiatives like Evans & Rosedale and the Panther Island project.

Sturns also discusses his journey in the profession, including his 20+ year career serving both Fort Worth and Arlington. He offers insights into managing regional relationships, particularly addressing the challenge of establishing Fort Worth's identity distinct from Dallas, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and partnerships in economic development success.

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Balance large-scale development with community needs and cultural preservation
  2. Focus on building relationships before transactions in deal-making
  3. Leverage existing cultural assets (like the Stockyards) for economic growth
  4. Develop strategic plans for transformational projects like Panther Island
  5. Create mixed-use developments that honor local heritage while embracing progress
  6. Build strong partnerships with educational institutions for workforce development
  7. Maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders and the community
  8. Use existing success stories (like Bell and Embraer) to attract similar industries
  9. Implement creative financing solutions for major development projects
  10. Balance business retention efforts with new business recruitment strategies

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

Special Guest: Robert Sturns.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Robert Sturns, Director of Economic Development for Fort Worth, discusses how the city is transforming from "Cowtown to Boomtown" while preserving its authentic character.

With over 25 years of experience in municipal government, commercial real estate, and banking operations, Sturns details Fort Worth's success in securing major investments, including recent wins with Bell and Embraer, while balancing business recruitment with community development initiatives like Evans & Rosedale and the Panther Island project.

Sturns also discusses his journey in the profession, including his 20+ year career serving both Fort Worth and Arlington. He offers insights into managing regional relationships, particularly addressing the challenge of establishing Fort Worth's identity distinct from Dallas, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and partnerships in economic development success.

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Balance large-scale development with community needs and cultural preservation
  2. Focus on building relationships before transactions in deal-making
  3. Leverage existing cultural assets (like the Stockyards) for economic growth
  4. Develop strategic plans for transformational projects like Panther Island
  5. Create mixed-use developments that honor local heritage while embracing progress
  6. Build strong partnerships with educational institutions for workforce development
  7. Maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders and the community
  8. Use existing success stories (like Bell and Embraer) to attract similar industries
  9. Implement creative financing solutions for major development projects
  10. Balance business retention efforts with new business recruitment strategies

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

Special Guest: Robert Sturns.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 159: Breaking the Poverty Cycle with Mary Cacioppi https://podcast.econdevshow.com/159 0d3d25f7-a6ae-4232-b257-3649bb5957f0 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 159 Breaking the Poverty Cycle with Mary Cacioppi full Dane Carlson Mary Cacioppi, founder/CEO of Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois and national consultant for aha! Process, shares how poverty reduction strategies are essential for creating economic development that benefits everyone. 29:58 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Mary Cacioppi brings her 22 years of combined experience in community development, economic development, and poverty reduction to discuss her groundbreaking approach to economic development. As the founder/CEO of Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois and a national consultant for aha! Process, Mary explains how understanding the root causes of poverty and implementing strategic poverty reduction initiatives can transform communities and create sustainable economic growth across a five-county area. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Start using the term "attainable housing" instead of "affordable housing" to reduce stigma and increase acceptance Conduct a community risk assessment to identify key areas needing attention Evaluate your community's commitment to poverty reduction using the TRE Institute assessment tool Create systems for tracking and measuring the utilization of community services Build collaborative frameworks with other community organizations to avoid duplicate services Reframe poverty reduction conversations as "upward mobility" when working with elected officials Assess which community programs are underutilized and need better promotion Develop strategic plans that integrate poverty reduction with economic development Focus on creating system-wide changes rather than isolated programs Engage business community leaders in poverty reduction conversations Special Guest: Mary Cacioppi. poverty reduction, upward mobility, attainable housing, community development, economic development, system change, grant funding, community leadership, strategic planning, intergenerational poverty In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Mary Cacioppi brings her 22 years of combined experience in community development, economic development, and poverty reduction to discuss her groundbreaking approach to economic development. As the founder/CEO of Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois and a national consultant for aha! Process, Mary explains how understanding the root causes of poverty and implementing strategic poverty reduction initiatives can transform communities and create sustainable economic growth across a five-county area.

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

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Start using the term "attainable housing" instead of "affordable housing" to reduce stigma and increase acceptance
  2. Conduct a community risk assessment to identify key areas needing attention
  3. Evaluate your community's commitment to poverty reduction using the TRE Institute assessment tool
  4. Create systems for tracking and measuring the utilization of community services
  5. Build collaborative frameworks with other community organizations to avoid duplicate services
  6. Reframe poverty reduction conversations as "upward mobility" when working with elected officials
  7. Assess which community programs are underutilized and need better promotion
  8. Develop strategic plans that integrate poverty reduction with economic development
  9. Focus on creating system-wide changes rather than isolated programs
  10. Engage business community leaders in poverty reduction conversations

Special Guest: Mary Cacioppi.

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Mary Cacioppi brings her 22 years of combined experience in community development, economic development, and poverty reduction to discuss her groundbreaking approach to economic development. As the founder/CEO of Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois and a national consultant for aha! Process, Mary explains how understanding the root causes of poverty and implementing strategic poverty reduction initiatives can transform communities and create sustainable economic growth across a five-county area.

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

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Start using the term "attainable housing" instead of "affordable housing" to reduce stigma and increase acceptance
  2. Conduct a community risk assessment to identify key areas needing attention
  3. Evaluate your community's commitment to poverty reduction using the TRE Institute assessment tool
  4. Create systems for tracking and measuring the utilization of community services
  5. Build collaborative frameworks with other community organizations to avoid duplicate services
  6. Reframe poverty reduction conversations as "upward mobility" when working with elected officials
  7. Assess which community programs are underutilized and need better promotion
  8. Develop strategic plans that integrate poverty reduction with economic development
  9. Focus on creating system-wide changes rather than isolated programs
  10. Engage business community leaders in poverty reduction conversations

Special Guest: Mary Cacioppi.

Links:

]]> 151: Economic Development Scorecards Simplified with Kathleen Rose https://podcast.econdevshow.com/151 e80a0ae6-6923-4771-9ab1-9882cc74eae1 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 151 Economic Development Scorecards Simplified with Kathleen Rose full Dane Carlson Kathleen Rose, founder of Rose and Associates Southeast Inc., shares insights on modernizing economic development planning and implementation through data-driven scorecards and practical approaches. 26:18 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Kathleen Rose, drawing from her 30-year experience and family background in development, discusses the evolution of economic development planning from lengthy reports to actionable scorecards. She emphasizes the importance of practical implementation over extensive planning, sharing how her firm helps communities move from aspirational ideas to concrete actions through data-driven approaches and efficient resource allocation. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! 10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers: Replace lengthy reports with concise, data-driven scorecards to track progress Focus on implementation strategies rather than just creating plans Build stronger partnerships with the private sector for effective execution Use scorecards with 90 data points to guide decision-making Consider cost-effective snapshot assessments before investing in expensive plans Create practical "recipe books" for implementing strategic plans Align economic development goals with existing comprehensive land use plans Prioritize action-oriented documents over aspirational planning Update and track progress regularly using measurable data points Focus resources on specific annual priorities rather than trying to do everything at once Special Guest: Kathleen Rose. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Planning implementation, scorecards, data points, strategic planning, private sector partnerships, development industry, community development, economic indicators, actionable insights, planning efficiency In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Kathleen Rose, drawing from her 30-year experience and family background in development, discusses the evolution of economic development planning from lengthy reports to actionable scorecards. She emphasizes the importance of practical implementation over extensive planning, sharing how her firm helps communities move from aspirational ideas to concrete actions through data-driven approaches and efficient resource allocation.

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

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers:

  1. Replace lengthy reports with concise, data-driven scorecards to track progress
  2. Focus on implementation strategies rather than just creating plans
  3. Build stronger partnerships with the private sector for effective execution
  4. Use scorecards with 90 data points to guide decision-making
  5. Consider cost-effective snapshot assessments before investing in expensive plans
  6. Create practical "recipe books" for implementing strategic plans
  7. Align economic development goals with existing comprehensive land use plans
  8. Prioritize action-oriented documents over aspirational planning
  9. Update and track progress regularly using measurable data points
  10. Focus resources on specific annual priorities rather than trying to do everything at once

Special Guest: Kathleen Rose.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Kathleen Rose, drawing from her 30-year experience and family background in development, discusses the evolution of economic development planning from lengthy reports to actionable scorecards. She emphasizes the importance of practical implementation over extensive planning, sharing how her firm helps communities move from aspirational ideas to concrete actions through data-driven approaches and efficient resource allocation.

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

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers:

  1. Replace lengthy reports with concise, data-driven scorecards to track progress
  2. Focus on implementation strategies rather than just creating plans
  3. Build stronger partnerships with the private sector for effective execution
  4. Use scorecards with 90 data points to guide decision-making
  5. Consider cost-effective snapshot assessments before investing in expensive plans
  6. Create practical "recipe books" for implementing strategic plans
  7. Align economic development goals with existing comprehensive land use plans
  8. Prioritize action-oriented documents over aspirational planning
  9. Update and track progress regularly using measurable data points
  10. Focus resources on specific annual priorities rather than trying to do everything at once

Special Guest: Kathleen Rose.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 147: Transforming Communities Through Redevelopment with Kristen Fish-Peterson https://podcast.econdevshow.com/147 c5ab9141-bb55-4531-b957-41e2f455cd3c Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 147 Transforming Communities Through Redevelopment with Kristen Fish-Peterson full Dane Carlson Dane speaks with Kristen Fish-Peterson, CEO of Redevelopment Resources, about how her firm navigates economic development, downtown redevelopment, and housing studies to help both public and private sectors achieve their community planning goals. 28:20 no This episode of the Econ Dev Show podcast features an insightful conversation with Kristen Fish-Peterson, the Principal and CEO at Redevelopment Resources. Kristen shares her vast expertise in economic and community development, detailing the work her firm does in housing studies, market analysis, and downtown redevelopment planning. Throughout the episode, Kristen emphasizes her team's unique ability to work with both private developers and public sector entities, helping them navigate the complexities of municipal processes and strategic planning. As the discussion unfolds, Dane and Kristen explore how economic development and redevelopment projects can rejuvenate communities, particularly downtown areas. Kristen delves into how her team assists municipalities in implementing redevelopment plans and helping developers secure the necessary municipal support. This episode provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the world of redevelopment, offering valuable insights for economic developers and community planners alike. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! econdev, economic development, eco devo, redevelopment, housing studies, downtown planning, strategic planning, public sector, private developers, municipal support, community development, market analysis This episode of the Econ Dev Show podcast features an insightful conversation with Kristen Fish-Peterson, the Principal and CEO at Redevelopment Resources. Kristen shares her vast expertise in economic and community development, detailing the work her firm does in housing studies, market analysis, and downtown redevelopment planning. Throughout the episode, Kristen emphasizes her team's unique ability to work with both private developers and public sector entities, helping them navigate the complexities of municipal processes and strategic planning.

As the discussion unfolds, Dane and Kristen explore how economic development and redevelopment projects can rejuvenate communities, particularly downtown areas. Kristen delves into how her team assists municipalities in implementing redevelopment plans and helping developers secure the necessary municipal support. This episode provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the world of redevelopment, offering valuable insights for economic developers and community planners alike.

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

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]]> This episode of the Econ Dev Show podcast features an insightful conversation with Kristen Fish-Peterson, the Principal and CEO at Redevelopment Resources. Kristen shares her vast expertise in economic and community development, detailing the work her firm does in housing studies, market analysis, and downtown redevelopment planning. Throughout the episode, Kristen emphasizes her team's unique ability to work with both private developers and public sector entities, helping them navigate the complexities of municipal processes and strategic planning.

As the discussion unfolds, Dane and Kristen explore how economic development and redevelopment projects can rejuvenate communities, particularly downtown areas. Kristen delves into how her team assists municipalities in implementing redevelopment plans and helping developers secure the necessary municipal support. This episode provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the world of redevelopment, offering valuable insights for economic developers and community planners alike.

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

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]]> 138: Blending Non-Profit Values with For-Profit Agility: Bo Kemp’s Approach to Economic Development https://podcast.econdevshow.com/138 d8b27104-2201-4880-9b94-198df7158ba7 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 138 Blending Non-Profit Values with For-Profit Agility: Bo Kemp’s Approach to Economic Development full Dane Carlson 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.​⬤ 32:11 no In this episode, Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority discusses his unique approach to economic development through a not-for-profit organization that operates with the agility and risk-taking mindset of a for-profit business. Kemp emphasizes the importance of failing fast and pivoting quickly to optimize programs and services. He explains how his organization is structured to evaluate and stop initiatives that aren’t delivering the expected impact, which contrasts with traditional non-profits that often have difficulty abandoning projects due to the lengthy fundraising and validation process. His goal is to take on the risks that for-profit businesses avoid, using innovative techniques like measuring social impact and partnering with businesses to drive wealth-building at the municipal level. Kemp also shares how his team is working to monetize their services by offering their proven models to other municipalities. For example, their business growth services could be replicated in cities like Tucson, Arizona, allowing other communities to benefit from their expertise and infrastructure without having to start from scratch. Kemp’s team uses tools like Salesforce and data science to manage relationships and measure success, which they are willing to share with other cities to support broader economic growth. The conversation highlights Kemp’s vision of blending for-profit efficiency with non-profit values to foster sustainable, community-centered development. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Bo Kemp. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Bo Kemp, economic development, fail fast, municipal growth, non-profit organization, for-profit mindset, wealth building, social impact, business services, monetization, community development, innovation, agility, risk-taking, economic sustainability In this episode, Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority discusses his unique approach to economic development through a not-for-profit organization that operates with the agility and risk-taking mindset of a for-profit business. Kemp emphasizes the importance of failing fast and pivoting quickly to optimize programs and services. He explains how his organization is structured to evaluate and stop initiatives that aren’t delivering the expected impact, which contrasts with traditional non-profits that often have difficulty abandoning projects due to the lengthy fundraising and validation process. His goal is to take on the risks that for-profit businesses avoid, using innovative techniques like measuring social impact and partnering with businesses to drive wealth-building at the municipal level.

Kemp also shares how his team is working to monetize their services by offering their proven models to other municipalities. For example, their business growth services could be replicated in cities like Tucson, Arizona, allowing other communities to benefit from their expertise and infrastructure without having to start from scratch. Kemp’s team uses tools like Salesforce and data science to manage relationships and measure success, which they are willing to share with other cities to support broader economic growth. The conversation highlights Kemp’s vision of blending for-profit efficiency with non-profit values to foster sustainable, community-centered development.

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]]> In this episode, Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority discusses his unique approach to economic development through a not-for-profit organization that operates with the agility and risk-taking mindset of a for-profit business. Kemp emphasizes the importance of failing fast and pivoting quickly to optimize programs and services. He explains how his organization is structured to evaluate and stop initiatives that aren’t delivering the expected impact, which contrasts with traditional non-profits that often have difficulty abandoning projects due to the lengthy fundraising and validation process. His goal is to take on the risks that for-profit businesses avoid, using innovative techniques like measuring social impact and partnering with businesses to drive wealth-building at the municipal level.

Kemp also shares how his team is working to monetize their services by offering their proven models to other municipalities. For example, their business growth services could be replicated in cities like Tucson, Arizona, allowing other communities to benefit from their expertise and infrastructure without having to start from scratch. Kemp’s team uses tools like Salesforce and data science to manage relationships and measure success, which they are willing to share with other cities to support broader economic growth. The conversation highlights Kemp’s vision of blending for-profit efficiency with non-profit values to foster sustainable, community-centered development.

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]]> 78: Joe Sayre Married His Passion and Profession in Economic Development https://podcast.econdevshow.com/78 de312814-6ef0-4f3b-b52c-05c00756b9eb Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 78 Joe Sayre Married His Passion and Profession in Economic Development full Dane Carlson 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. 30:51 no 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. He's worked in a variety of jobs and industries... from accounting in the semi-conductor world, to recruiting in higher education, to business development for a mobile sports wagering platform provider. At the same time, he's also been extremely active in his community and has worked to better it through community/economic development. This includes founding an organization focused on the retention of college students. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Joe Sayre. econdev, economic development, eco devo, community 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.

He's worked in a variety of jobs and industries... from accounting in the semi-conductor world, to recruiting in higher education, to business development for a mobile sports wagering platform provider.

At the same time, he's also been extremely active in his community and has worked to better it through community/economic development. This includes founding an organization focused on the retention of college students.

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]]> 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.

He's worked in a variety of jobs and industries... from accounting in the semi-conductor world, to recruiting in higher education, to business development for a mobile sports wagering platform provider.

At the same time, he's also been extremely active in his community and has worked to better it through community/economic development. This includes founding an organization focused on the retention of college students.

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