Displaying items 1-10 of 11 in total of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development with the tag "community engagement".
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240: Small Town, Big Tech with Victoria Archuleta
October 26th, 2026 | 27 mins 53 secs
advanced manufacturing, business retention and expansion, community engagement, data centers, economic development strategic planning, fusion energy, infrastructure readiness, logistics and distribution, los lunas new mexico, meta expansion
Victoria Archuleta shares how Los Lunas, New Mexico, is turning rapid population growth, major industrial investments, and a booming technology sector into long-term economic opportunity while confronting the infrastructure challenges that come with success.
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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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229: How Monterey Bay Became an Advanced Air Mobility Hub with Lavera Alexander
July 27th, 2026 | 28 mins 31 secs
advanced air mobility, airport infrastructure, aviation certification, community engagement, cross-sector collaboration, eco devo, econdev, economic development, inclusive economic growth, monterey bay, public-private partnerships, regional economic development, workforce development
Lavera Alexander explains how Monterey Bay is building an inclusive advanced air mobility ecosystem by coordinating airports, infrastructure, workforce pathways, community engagement, and regional partners.
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225: Detroit Beyond the Comeback with Kevin Johnson
June 29th, 2026 | 27 mins
Detroit, business attraction, community engagement, degc, eco devo, econdev, economic development, entrepreneurship, inclusive growth, major investment, motor city match, neighborhood commercial corridors
Kevin Johnson explains how Detroit is moving beyond its “comeback” story by combining major investment, neighborhood commercial corridor development, inclusive entrepreneurship, and a sharper case for why companies should choose the city.
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204: From Company Town to Community Vision with Jessica Huble
January 12th, 2026 | 28 mins 39 secs
community engagement, density, eco devo, econdev, economic development, fiscal sustainability, historic districts, landlocked cities, public-private partnerships, redevelopment, sales tax, suburban growth, zoning reform
A deep, practical conversation about how the City of Sugar Land is approaching redevelopment, density, land constraints, and long-term fiscal sustainability while preserving identity and community trust.
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195: Lessons from One of America’s Great Neighborhoods with 3CDC's Joe Rudemiller
October 20th, 2025 | 25 mins 27 secs
3cdc, Cincinnati, affordable housing, civic spaces, community engagement, eco devo, econdev, economic development, historic preservation, nonprofit development, over-the-rhine, urban revitalization
How a nonprofit transformed one of America’s most dangerous neighborhoods into a thriving, inclusive urban district — and what other cities can learn from Cincinnati’s 3CDC.
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184: The Colorblind Tulip Farmer: Revolutionizing Rural Economic Development with Andrew Miller
July 28th, 2025 | 22 mins 54 secs
Career Transition, agricultural innovation, agritourism, community engagement, eco devo, econdev, economic development, rural economic development, rural tourism, skagit valley, small business, tulip farming, u-pick
Andrew Miller discusses his journey from economic developer to entrepreneur, explaining how he transitioned from advocating for business development in Skagit County to actually purchasing and operating a tulip farm himself.
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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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126: 1Berkshire's Wraparound Approach to Economic Development with Ben Lamb
April 1st, 2024 | 29 mins 58 secs
berkshires, community engagement, demographic shifts, eco devo, econdev, economic development, innovation, post-pandemic recovery, regional prosperity, strategic partnerships, tourism, wraparound strategy
Dane Carlson talks with Ben Lamb of 1Berkshire, exploring the integration of economic development and tourism in the Berkshires. Lamb shares the innovative concept of 'wraparound economic development' that addresses jobs, business growth, and vital community needs, emphasizing the post-pandemic demographic shifts and the area's growing diversity. Highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration and strategic partnerships, the episode positions the Berkshires as a beacon of innovation and cultural richness, offering valuable strategies for economic developers to foster community resilience and regional prosperity.
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116: From English Roots to Economic Fruits: Thomas Cox's Journey Economic Development in Sauk County
November 6th, 2023 | 33 mins 56 secs
childcare programs, community engagement, eco devo, econdev, economic development, housing initiatives, strategic planning, workforce upskilling
Explore Thomas Cox’s transatlantic journey from England to Executive Director in Sauk County, Wisconsin, fostering economic vitality through strategic partnerships and community-focused initiatives.