web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:26:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Event Planning” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/event%20planning Mon, 11 Nov 2024 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 149: Mastering Community Events and Economic Growth with Lynn Fuhler https://podcast.econdevshow.com/149 b3cd3163-d782-43f9-a4ed-c9b970cfb85b Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 149 Mastering Community Events and Economic Growth with Lynn Fuhler full Dane Carlson Tourism expert and author Lynn Fuhler shares insights on event management, festival organization, and the role of tourism in economic development. 28:18 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, tourism expert Lynn Fuhler, former tourism director of Clearwater and Clearwater Beach area and author of two books on festival management, discusses the intricacies of organizing successful events and festivals. She shares her experience as the former chairman of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, insights on community revitalization through arts and tourism, and emphasizes the importance of proper event planning, including post-event evaluation and the four key elements necessary for tourism development. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Focus on sustainable tourism initiatives rather than just chasing big industrial projects Ensure four key elements are in place: government support, infrastructure, community support, and proper planning Use events and festivals as consistent economic drivers rather than relying solely on large, unstable employers Implement thorough post-event evaluation processes to continuously improve Build strong volunteer networks and management systems for community events Create infrastructure that serves multiple purposes (like transportation routes that benefit both tourism and industry) Recognize the role of arts communities in revitalizing declining areas Document processes and maintain organized records for event planning continuity Consider tourism as a reliable employer for entry-level and service industry workers Foster collaboration between government, business, and community stakeholders for successful tourism initiatives Special Guest: Lynn Fuhler. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Tourism, Festival Management, Economic Development, Event Planning, Community Revitalization, Infrastructure, Arts Community, Jazz Festival, Event Organization, Tourism Infrastructure In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, tourism expert Lynn Fuhler, former tourism director of Clearwater and Clearwater Beach area and author of two books on festival management, discusses the intricacies of organizing successful events and festivals. She shares her experience as the former chairman of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, insights on community revitalization through arts and tourism, and emphasizes the importance of proper event planning, including post-event evaluation and the four key elements necessary for tourism development.

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Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Focus on sustainable tourism initiatives rather than just chasing big industrial projects
  2. Ensure four key elements are in place: government support, infrastructure, community support, and proper planning
  3. Use events and festivals as consistent economic drivers rather than relying solely on large, unstable employers
  4. Implement thorough post-event evaluation processes to continuously improve
  5. Build strong volunteer networks and management systems for community events
  6. Create infrastructure that serves multiple purposes (like transportation routes that benefit both tourism and industry)
  7. Recognize the role of arts communities in revitalizing declining areas
  8. Document processes and maintain organized records for event planning continuity
  9. Consider tourism as a reliable employer for entry-level and service industry workers
  10. Foster collaboration between government, business, and community stakeholders for successful tourism initiatives

Special Guest: Lynn Fuhler.

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]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, tourism expert Lynn Fuhler, former tourism director of Clearwater and Clearwater Beach area and author of two books on festival management, discusses the intricacies of organizing successful events and festivals. She shares her experience as the former chairman of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, insights on community revitalization through arts and tourism, and emphasizes the importance of proper event planning, including post-event evaluation and the four key elements necessary for tourism development.

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

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Focus on sustainable tourism initiatives rather than just chasing big industrial projects
  2. Ensure four key elements are in place: government support, infrastructure, community support, and proper planning
  3. Use events and festivals as consistent economic drivers rather than relying solely on large, unstable employers
  4. Implement thorough post-event evaluation processes to continuously improve
  5. Build strong volunteer networks and management systems for community events
  6. Create infrastructure that serves multiple purposes (like transportation routes that benefit both tourism and industry)
  7. Recognize the role of arts communities in revitalizing declining areas
  8. Document processes and maintain organized records for event planning continuity
  9. Consider tourism as a reliable employer for entry-level and service industry workers
  10. Foster collaboration between government, business, and community stakeholders for successful tourism initiatives

Special Guest: Lynn Fuhler.

Links:

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