Displaying Episode 51 - 60 of 194 in total of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development with the tag “economic development”.
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146: The Coming Demographic Drought: Navigating America's Looming Labor Crisis with Josh Wright
October 21st, 2024 | 40 mins 22 secs
baby boomers, birth rates, community strategies, data-driven approach, demographic drought, eco devo, econdev, economic development, education alignment, future-ready workforce, industry needs, labor shortage, local economies, productivity, skills-based hiring, talent attraction, workforce development
In this episode of the Econ Dev Show Podcast, Dane Carlson interviews Josh Wright about Lightcast's new report "The Rising Storm: Building a Future-Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage," which explores the impending demographic drought due to retiring baby boomers, declining birth rates and other factors, and exploring strategies for economic developers and communities to prepare for this unprecedented challenge.
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145: Economic Development in Southern Oregon with Marta Tarantsey
October 14th, 2024 | 26 mins 58 secs
business oregon, childcare challenges, community resilience, dutch bros coffee, eco devo, econdev, economic development, regional success stories, rural entrepreneurship, southern oregon, urban growth boundaries, workforce development
Marta Tarantsey, Regional Development Officer for Business Oregon, talks economic development in Southern Oregon.
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144: Innovative Economic Development in St. Louis with Jason Archer and Darrell Scott
October 7th, 2024 | 36 mins 50 secs
bre program, business finance, collaboration, covid-19 impact, eco devo, econdev, economic development, incubators, small business support, st. louis, talent attraction, workforce development
Darrell Scott and Jason Archer from the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership discuss their roles in business finance and development respectively. The conversation covers topics like their career backgrounds, challenges facing the St. Louis region, their innovative business retention and expansion program, and how COVID-19 has impacted their work.
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143: Dane on DMP: Why Destination Marketers Should Think Like Economic Developers
October 4th, 2024 | 37 mins 8 secs
adam stoker, dane carlson, destination marketing, eco devo, econdev, economic development, mariposa county, podcast collaboration, sitehunt, tourism, visitor experiences
In this bonus episode, Dane Carlson appears on the Destination Marketing Podcast to talk about the crucial link between tourism and economic development
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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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141: Navigating EDA Grants for Economic Development with Beka Shiver
September 23rd, 2024 | 35 mins 14 secs
business incubators, community planning, eco devo, econdev, economic development, federal grants, grant writing, infrastructure, long-term funding, rural communities, small town revitalization, southwest georgia
In this episode, Dane Carlson and Beka Shiver discuss EDA grants for economic development projects, emphasizing the importance of patience and communication in securing long-term funding.
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140: Transforming Southern Illinois' Economic Development with Deb Barnett
September 16th, 2024 | 29 mins 42 secs
business incubation, community partnerships, cross-county cooperation, deb barnett, economic development, entrepreneurship, field trip fridays, innovation, local assets, podcasting, regional collaboration, regional marketing, rural economy, rural revitalization, si now, small business, southern illinois, storytelling, strategic growth, workforce development
Deb Barnett, executive director of SI Now, discusses the organization's regional approach to economic development in Southern Illinois on the Econ Dev Show with host Dane Carlson.
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139: From Tourism to Business Attraction: Podcasting in Economic Development with Adam Stoker
September 9th, 2024 | 35 mins 2 secs
audience building, audio marketing, business attraction, community branding, community promotion, content strategy, destination marketing, digital engagement, economic development, edo marketing, investor outreach, podcasting, relationship building, storytelling, tourism strategies
Dane Carlson and Adam Stoker explore how economic developers can leverage podcasting as a powerful tool for community promotion, relationship building, and business attraction, drawing parallels between destination marketing and economic development strategies.
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138: Blending Non-Profit Values with For-Profit Agility: Bo Kemp’s Approach to Economic Development
September 6th, 2024 | 32 mins 11 secs
bo kemp, business growth, community development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, fail fast, for-profit, innovation, monetization, municipal growth, municipal services, non-profit, risk-taking, social impact, sustainable growth, wealth building
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.⬤
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137: Unlocking the American Dream: The Critical Role of Economic Development With Don Iannone
August 12th, 2024 | 36 mins 17 secs
books, eco devo, econdev, economic development
Dane Carlson talks to Don Iannone about the the crucial role of economic development in achieving the American Dream.