34: Rural California Business Retention and Attraction With Cole Przybyla

January 17th, 2022  |  23 mins 26 secs

attraction, california, econdev, economic development, retention

Dane and Cole Przybyla talk about Cole's unique business retention and attraction tactics in rural California.

33: Economic Development in New Mexico with Kristen Gamboa

January 10th, 2022  |  33 mins 53 secs

econdev, economic development, new-mexico, newmexico, workforce

In this episode, Dane talks to Kristen Gamboa. She is the Senior Economic Developer for the Village of Los Lunas. She has been instrumental in helping existing businesses expand and grow, as well actively market and bring in new economic-base businesses to the second fastest growing community in New Mexico. Prior to this, she was the Director of Business Development for the New Mexico Partnership where she actively engaged with companies, C-suite executives, and site consultants looking for expansion, relocation, or new project opportunities across the Land of Enchantment.

According to Kristen, "New Mexico is a hidden gem that is still a little rough around the edges but with more regionalized economic development strategies you're going to hear and see more companies expanding to our 'Land of Enchantment'."

31: Incentivizing Your Community with Michael Mazur

December 29th, 2021  |  31 mins 10 secs

behavioral economics, econdev, economic development, gamification

During the pandemic, cities were able to use elements of gamification and behavioral economics to boost consumption at their local businesses and create a sense of civic pride. Colu VP Michael Mazur explains the process to host Dane.

30: On Economic Development Districts and Local Communities with Alyce Brown

December 20th, 2021  |  30 mins 56 secs

econdev, economic development, washington

Economic development district director Alyce Brown thinks that economic development was already changing before COVID, but that change has now become a necessity because of the pandemic. She talks to Dane about how to get back to basic, grassroots initiatives. She explains that "hometown pride" needs to be a part of our planning and long-term vision.

29: Work Where You Live with Erin Silk and Lisa Krouse

December 13th, 2021  |  34 mins 29 secs

econdev, economic development, florida

The American Dream for millions of Americans has always been to work hard for thirty years, and to then to retire to Florida. But what if you could break that mold and work where you want to live? Lisa Krouse and Erin Silk talk with Dane about workforce and business attraction, and what's driving the growth of Sarasota County, Florida.

28: On the Ground (and in the Water) with Caleb McMahon

December 6th, 2021  |  24 mins 17 secs

china, econdev, economic development, site selection, washington

In this episode, host Dane Carlson talks with Caleb McMahon. Caleb is a former site selector in China, who is now the Director of Economic Development for Port Angeles, Washington. Dane and Caleb discuss what he's seeing on the ground, and in the water.

27: Dane on the EcDev Network with Dan Taylor and Lara Fritts

November 8th, 2021  |  58 mins 3 secs

california, dane carlson, econdev, economic development, texas

Earlier this summer, Dane was a guest on the EcDev Net, where he talked about his background, moving from California to Texas, and the Econ Dev Show

21: From Site Selector to Econ Dev with Andrew Sloss

September 27th, 2021  |  30 mins 21 secs

econdev, economic development, houston, site selection, south dakota, texas

Andrew Sloss was a site selector for ten years before making the transition during Covid to economic development. Listen in for his advice from both sides of the table.

16: With Change Agent Jimi Copland of The Rural Spark

August 23rd, 2021  |  26 mins 6 secs

econdev, economic development, rural, texas

Dane talks with Jimi Copland. Jimi is an economic developer, educator, needle mover, encourager, change agent, and owner of The Rural Spark.

10: Recruiting from the US to Quebec with JP Saucier

July 12th, 2021  |  23 mins 4 secs

canada, econdev, economic development, fdi, foreign direct investment, quebec

Foreign direct investment doesn't just mean international investment in the US. For economic developers in other countries, the US is often the source of the "international" funds. For JP Saucier, who recruits businesses from Los Angeles, California to Quebec, the FDI flows from the United States to Canada.