Displaying 2 items of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development with the tag "economic diversification".
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227: Never Underestimate the Power of Ceremony with Melissa James
July 13th, 2026 | 37 mins 57 secs
coalition building, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic diversification, energy and clean technology, high-tech industries, housing affordability, memorandums of understanding, reach central coast, regional economic development, space and aerospace, workforce development
Melissa James explains how California’s Central Coast turned economic uncertainty into a regional strategy built around collaboration, durable partnerships, workforce development, housing, and the region’s strengths in energy, aerospace, and technology.
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213: How a Town of 30,000 Competes (and Wins) in Economic Development with Tim Hanigan
March 23rd, 2026 | 23 mins 42 secs
business recruitment, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic diversification, entrepreneurship, micropolitan economy, revolving loan fund, rural economic development, shovel ready sites, site selection, value added agriculture, workforce development
How a small, rural “hub city” builds a diverse economy, wins projects, and competes without big incentives.