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.