web02.fireside.fm Tue, 12 May 2026 17:41:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Indiana” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/indiana Mon, 04 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 148: High-Touch Economic Development in Indiana with Brock Herr https://podcast.econdevshow.com/148 2600c8cf-42dd-4d92-a398-a684fc68fa62 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 148 High-Touch Economic Development in Indiana with Brock Herr full Dane Carlson Indiana Economic Development Corporation Senior Vice President Brock Herr shares insights on Indiana's comprehensive approach to economic development, from business attraction to long-term success strategies. 30:38 no <p>In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Brock Herr, Senior Vice President for Business Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. They discuss the evolution of economic development beyond simple land sales. </p> <p>He details Indiana's comprehensive approach to business development, including sales enablement, lead generation, site selection, and ongoing business support. Herr emphasizes the importance of high-touch engagement and walking businesses through each step of their journey, highlighting how modern economic development requires a full-experience approach to ensure long-term success.</p> <p><a href="https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Like this show? Please leave us a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! </p> <h2>Ten Actionable Insights for Economic Developers</h2> <ol> <li>Develop a high-touch, full-experience model for business engagement</li> <li>Focus beyond just selling land - create comprehensive support systems</li> <li>Build strong introduction networks for new businesses</li> <li>Maintain detailed knowledge of available sites and inventory</li> <li>Create strategic approaches for modern site selection needs</li> <li>Implement business retention and expansion programs</li> <li>Develop clear online resources while maintaining personal connections</li> <li>Focus on long-term business success rather than just initial attraction</li> <li>Create systems to support projects of all sizes, not just large ones</li> <li>Establish clear communication channels for business support needs</li> </ol> <h2>Five Notable Quotes</h2> <ul> <li>"Economic development is not an easy game and glad that somebody like you's bringing a little bit of insight to folks that may not have a peek into what we do on a day to day."</li> <li>"There's more to it than just selling them a piece of land."</li> <li>"You bring a business into your community, and you want them to succeed."</li> <li>"Like you'd rather not just be looked at as a sale or a metric."</li> <li>"Walking them through step by step, introducing them to who they need to be introduced to, opening doors that are closed to them, all those kinds of things." </li> </ul> econdev, economic development, eco devo, Indiana, Economic Development, Site Selection, Business Retention, Workforce Development, Supply Chain, Future Economy, Business Support, Team-based, Innovation, Partnerships In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Brock Herr, Senior Vice President for Business Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. They discuss the evolution of economic development beyond simple land sales.

He details Indiana's comprehensive approach to business development, including sales enablement, lead generation, site selection, and ongoing business support. Herr emphasizes the importance of high-touch engagement and walking businesses through each step of their journey, highlighting how modern economic development requires a full-experience approach to ensure long-term success.

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Ten Actionable Insights for Economic Developers

  1. Develop a high-touch, full-experience model for business engagement
  2. Focus beyond just selling land - create comprehensive support systems
  3. Build strong introduction networks for new businesses
  4. Maintain detailed knowledge of available sites and inventory
  5. Create strategic approaches for modern site selection needs
  6. Implement business retention and expansion programs
  7. Develop clear online resources while maintaining personal connections
  8. Focus on long-term business success rather than just initial attraction
  9. Create systems to support projects of all sizes, not just large ones
  10. Establish clear communication channels for business support needs

Five Notable Quotes

  • "Economic development is not an easy game and glad that somebody like you's bringing a little bit of insight to folks that may not have a peek into what we do on a day to day."
  • "There's more to it than just selling them a piece of land."
  • "You bring a business into your community, and you want them to succeed."
  • "Like you'd rather not just be looked at as a sale or a metric."
  • "Walking them through step by step, introducing them to who they need to be introduced to, opening doors that are closed to them, all those kinds of things."

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]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Brock Herr, Senior Vice President for Business Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. They discuss the evolution of economic development beyond simple land sales.

He details Indiana's comprehensive approach to business development, including sales enablement, lead generation, site selection, and ongoing business support. Herr emphasizes the importance of high-touch engagement and walking businesses through each step of their journey, highlighting how modern economic development requires a full-experience approach to ensure long-term success.

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

Ten Actionable Insights for Economic Developers

  1. Develop a high-touch, full-experience model for business engagement
  2. Focus beyond just selling land - create comprehensive support systems
  3. Build strong introduction networks for new businesses
  4. Maintain detailed knowledge of available sites and inventory
  5. Create strategic approaches for modern site selection needs
  6. Implement business retention and expansion programs
  7. Develop clear online resources while maintaining personal connections
  8. Focus on long-term business success rather than just initial attraction
  9. Create systems to support projects of all sizes, not just large ones
  10. Establish clear communication channels for business support needs

Five Notable Quotes

  • "Economic development is not an easy game and glad that somebody like you's bringing a little bit of insight to folks that may not have a peek into what we do on a day to day."
  • "There's more to it than just selling them a piece of land."
  • "You bring a business into your community, and you want them to succeed."
  • "Like you'd rather not just be looked at as a sale or a metric."
  • "Walking them through step by step, introducing them to who they need to be introduced to, opening doors that are closed to them, all those kinds of things."

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]]> 120: Empowering Young Innovators in Indiana: The Story of the STARTedUP Foundation with Don Wettrick https://podcast.econdevshow.com/120 a9940a34-c4bf-4497-b2d5-06ea2ca7a311 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 120 Empowering Young Innovators in Indiana: The Story of the STARTedUP Foundation with Don Wettrick full Dane Carlson How Indiana is empowering students to turn their entrepreneurial visions into real-world innovations. 31:16 no <p>STARTedUP Foundation, founded by former teacher Don Wettrick, is reshaping the educational experience in Indiana by introducing students to entrepreneurship. This initiative provides a unique platform where students engage in real-world problem-solving, develop business ideas, and receive mentorship from industry experts. The foundation hosts annual competitions where students pitch their ideas, fostering a new generation of innovators who are equipped to tackle real-world challenges through creative solutions.</p> <p><a href="https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Like this show? Please leave us a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Don Wettrick.</p> econdev, economic development, eco devo, education, entrepreneurship, ecosystem, indiana STARTedUP Foundation, founded by former teacher Don Wettrick, is reshaping the educational experience in Indiana by introducing students to entrepreneurship. This initiative provides a unique platform where students engage in real-world problem-solving, develop business ideas, and receive mentorship from industry experts. The foundation hosts annual competitions where students pitch their ideas, fostering a new generation of innovators who are equipped to tackle real-world challenges through creative solutions.

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Special Guest: Don Wettrick.

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]]> STARTedUP Foundation, founded by former teacher Don Wettrick, is reshaping the educational experience in Indiana by introducing students to entrepreneurship. This initiative provides a unique platform where students engage in real-world problem-solving, develop business ideas, and receive mentorship from industry experts. The foundation hosts annual competitions where students pitch their ideas, fostering a new generation of innovators who are equipped to tackle real-world challenges through creative solutions.

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Special Guest: Don Wettrick.

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