Displaying 6 items of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development with the tag "infrastructure".
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234: Why Rural Communities Need More Than Grant Money with Amy Renner
August 31st, 2026 | 28 mins 51 secs
capacity building, community development, community partnerships, eco devo, econdev, economic development, grant readiness, infrastructure, outdoor recreation, rcap, rural communities, rural economic development, technical assistance
Amy Renner of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership explains why rural economic development often depends less on finding more money and more on building capacity, relationships, technical expertise, and community-led strategies that turn ambitious ideas into fundable projects.
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233: Infrastructure, Trust, and the Future of Economic Development with Will Williams
August 24th, 2026 | 29 mins 21 secs
artificial intelligence, community engagement, data centers, eco devo, econdev, economic development, electrical capacity, industrial parks, industrial site development, infrastructure, public trust, zoning
Will Williams joins Dane Carlson to discuss the changing economics of industrial development, the controversy surrounding data centers, the importance of public trust, and why economic developers increasingly have to do their work “on the front porch.”
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192: How North Carolina Recruits on the World Stage with Anders Victor
September 29th, 2025 | 28 mins 12 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development, foreign direct investment, global markets, infrastructure, international business, north carolina, siemens, site selection, toyota, workforce
An inside look at how North Carolina attracts international investment and builds global relationships, with insights from Anders Victor.
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161: Unlocking the Power of Tertiary Markets with Dr. Ronda Sauget
February 17th, 2025 | 35 mins
business attraction, competitive intelligence, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic drivers, infrastructure, public-private partnerships, rural development, site selection, strategic planning, tertiary markets, workforce development
Dr. Ronda Sauget shares insights on the advantages of tertiary markets and her experience leading economic development in Coles County, Illinois.
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149: Mastering Community Events and Economic Growth with Lynn Fuhler
November 11th, 2024 | 28 mins 18 secs
arts community, community revitalization, eco devo, econdev, economic development, event organization, event planning, festival management, infrastructure, jazz festival, tourism, tourism infrastructure
Tourism expert and author Lynn Fuhler shares insights on event management, festival organization, and the role of tourism in economic 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.