web01.fireside.fm Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:23:53 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Public Private Partnerships” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/public-private%20partnerships Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -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 204: From Company Town to Community Vision with Jessica Huble https://podcast.econdevshow.com/204 2bfb2c79-ce7b-4c9a-8cb6-e9737e227afe Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 204 From Company Town to Community Vision with Jessica Huble full Dane Carlson A deep, practical conversation about how the City of Sugar Land is approaching redevelopment, density, land constraints, and long-term fiscal sustainability while preserving identity and community trust. 28:39 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Jessica Huble, Assistant Director of Redevelopment for the City of Sugar Land, Texas, to explore how a landlocked, master-planned suburb is rethinking growth, housing, and economic sustainability. The conversation dives into Sugar Land’s unique history as a company town built around Imperial Sugar, the creation of a dedicated Department of Redevelopment, and why single-family housing alone cannot support a city’s long-term finances. Jessica explains how community engagement, honest trade-off conversations, flexible planning, and city-led redevelopment of the historic Imperial site are shaping Sugar Land’s next chapter, offering lessons for any community facing limited land, changing markets, and rising expectations. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! 10 actionable takeaways for economic developers If your city is landlocked, every acre decision is a long-term financial decision Single-family housing alone will not sustain municipal services over time Create space for redevelopment before crisis forces it Be honest with residents about trade-offs, not just benefits Sales tax strategy matters just as much as property tax in many states Avoid being overly prescriptive in RFQs and redevelopment plans Lead with outcomes and identity, not tenant wish lists Community visioning works best when residents are asked real questions Historic assets should inform the future, not freeze it Cities that fail to adapt risk losing relevance, not just revenue Special Guest: Jessica Huble. econdev, economic development, eco devo, redevelopment, landlocked cities, density, sales tax, historic districts, zoning reform, public-private partnerships, community engagement, fiscal sustainability, suburban growth In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Jessica Huble, Assistant Director of Redevelopment for the City of Sugar Land, Texas, to explore how a landlocked, master-planned suburb is rethinking growth, housing, and economic sustainability. The conversation dives into Sugar Land’s unique history as a company town built around Imperial Sugar, the creation of a dedicated Department of Redevelopment, and why single-family housing alone cannot support a city’s long-term finances.

Jessica explains how community engagement, honest trade-off conversations, flexible planning, and city-led redevelopment of the historic Imperial site are shaping Sugar Land’s next chapter, offering lessons for any community facing limited land, changing markets, and rising expectations.

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

10 actionable takeaways for economic developers

  1. If your city is landlocked, every acre decision is a long-term financial decision
  2. Single-family housing alone will not sustain municipal services over time
  3. Create space for redevelopment before crisis forces it
  4. Be honest with residents about trade-offs, not just benefits
  5. Sales tax strategy matters just as much as property tax in many states
  6. Avoid being overly prescriptive in RFQs and redevelopment plans
  7. Lead with outcomes and identity, not tenant wish lists
  8. Community visioning works best when residents are asked real questions
  9. Historic assets should inform the future, not freeze it
  10. Cities that fail to adapt risk losing relevance, not just revenue

Special Guest: Jessica Huble.

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Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Jessica Huble, Assistant Director of Redevelopment for the City of Sugar Land, Texas, to explore how a landlocked, master-planned suburb is rethinking growth, housing, and economic sustainability. The conversation dives into Sugar Land’s unique history as a company town built around Imperial Sugar, the creation of a dedicated Department of Redevelopment, and why single-family housing alone cannot support a city’s long-term finances.

Jessica explains how community engagement, honest trade-off conversations, flexible planning, and city-led redevelopment of the historic Imperial site are shaping Sugar Land’s next chapter, offering lessons for any community facing limited land, changing markets, and rising expectations.

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

10 actionable takeaways for economic developers

  1. If your city is landlocked, every acre decision is a long-term financial decision
  2. Single-family housing alone will not sustain municipal services over time
  3. Create space for redevelopment before crisis forces it
  4. Be honest with residents about trade-offs, not just benefits
  5. Sales tax strategy matters just as much as property tax in many states
  6. Avoid being overly prescriptive in RFQs and redevelopment plans
  7. Lead with outcomes and identity, not tenant wish lists
  8. Community visioning works best when residents are asked real questions
  9. Historic assets should inform the future, not freeze it
  10. Cities that fail to adapt risk losing relevance, not just revenue

Special Guest: Jessica Huble.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 203: Transit as Economic Development Strategy with Joya Stetson https://podcast.econdevshow.com/203 d15adfb3-e322-44fb-b949-02d72ac5d367 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 203 Transit as Economic Development Strategy with Joya Stetson full Dane Carlson A practical conversation on why suburban transit is an economic development tool, and how partnerships, first/last-mile fixes, and nimble service changes can expand a region’s real labor shed. 32:43 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson talks with Joya Stetson, Community Development Director at the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), about how transit directly shapes workforce access, development costs, and long-term community competitiveness. Joya unpacks “first mile/last mile” barriers and how tools like microtransit and service tweaks can turn missed connections into real outcomes, including route changes that unlocked student internships and boosted ridership. They dig into suburban realities like coverage vs. ridership, post-COVID recovery, and why transit belongs inside RFP workforce narratives, land-use planning, and even parking requirement conversations. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! 10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Get your transit provider “at the table” early for major projects, not after the announcement, so service planning can match real hiring needs. Treat “workforce access” as more than unemployment rates: explicitly describe how transit expands the labor pool and reduces absenteeism and turnover risk. Audit first-mile/last-mile gaps for key job centers, campuses, and training sites; don’t assume a route nearby means people can actually reach it. Use microtransit strategically to bridge gaps, but pair it with fixed routes when predictable arrival times matter (classes, shifts, internships). Build a “route change wins” pipeline: channel feedback from chambers, employers, schools, and workforce boards into concrete service-change proposals. Include transit in your site selection/RFP package (especially the workforce section): routes, frequency, last-mile options, and how employers can engage. Coordinate transit with land-use planning and TOD goals so comp plans and transit plans evolve together instead of living on shelves. Use transit to reduce development friction: make the case for lower parking requirements where transit access supports it. Map housing-to-transit-to-jobs (especially affordable housing) to show actual accessibility and to target investments or service pilots. Frame transit as competitiveness and sustainability: companies care about low-carbon performance, and mobility options are part of that story. Special Guest: Joya Stetson. econdev, economic development, eco devo, suburban transit, first mile last mile, microtransit, workforce access, spatial mismatch, labor shed, route planning, transit-oriented development, parking requirements, public-private partnerships In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson talks with Joya Stetson, Community Development Director at the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), about how transit directly shapes workforce access, development costs, and long-term community competitiveness.

Joya unpacks “first mile/last mile” barriers and how tools like microtransit and service tweaks can turn missed connections into real outcomes, including route changes that unlocked student internships and boosted ridership.

They dig into suburban realities like coverage vs. ridership, post-COVID recovery, and why transit belongs inside RFP workforce narratives, land-use planning, and even parking requirement conversations.

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

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Get your transit provider “at the table” early for major projects, not after the announcement, so service planning can match real hiring needs.
  2. Treat “workforce access” as more than unemployment rates: explicitly describe how transit expands the labor pool and reduces absenteeism and turnover risk.
  3. Audit first-mile/last-mile gaps for key job centers, campuses, and training sites; don’t assume a route nearby means people can actually reach it.
  4. Use microtransit strategically to bridge gaps, but pair it with fixed routes when predictable arrival times matter (classes, shifts, internships).
  5. Build a “route change wins” pipeline: channel feedback from chambers, employers, schools, and workforce boards into concrete service-change proposals.
  6. Include transit in your site selection/RFP package (especially the workforce section): routes, frequency, last-mile options, and how employers can engage.
  7. Coordinate transit with land-use planning and TOD goals so comp plans and transit plans evolve together instead of living on shelves.
  8. Use transit to reduce development friction: make the case for lower parking requirements where transit access supports it.
  9. Map housing-to-transit-to-jobs (especially affordable housing) to show actual accessibility and to target investments or service pilots.
  10. Frame transit as competitiveness and sustainability: companies care about low-carbon performance, and mobility options are part of that story.

Special Guest: Joya Stetson.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson talks with Joya Stetson, Community Development Director at the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), about how transit directly shapes workforce access, development costs, and long-term community competitiveness.

Joya unpacks “first mile/last mile” barriers and how tools like microtransit and service tweaks can turn missed connections into real outcomes, including route changes that unlocked student internships and boosted ridership.

They dig into suburban realities like coverage vs. ridership, post-COVID recovery, and why transit belongs inside RFP workforce narratives, land-use planning, and even parking requirement conversations.

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

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Get your transit provider “at the table” early for major projects, not after the announcement, so service planning can match real hiring needs.
  2. Treat “workforce access” as more than unemployment rates: explicitly describe how transit expands the labor pool and reduces absenteeism and turnover risk.
  3. Audit first-mile/last-mile gaps for key job centers, campuses, and training sites; don’t assume a route nearby means people can actually reach it.
  4. Use microtransit strategically to bridge gaps, but pair it with fixed routes when predictable arrival times matter (classes, shifts, internships).
  5. Build a “route change wins” pipeline: channel feedback from chambers, employers, schools, and workforce boards into concrete service-change proposals.
  6. Include transit in your site selection/RFP package (especially the workforce section): routes, frequency, last-mile options, and how employers can engage.
  7. Coordinate transit with land-use planning and TOD goals so comp plans and transit plans evolve together instead of living on shelves.
  8. Use transit to reduce development friction: make the case for lower parking requirements where transit access supports it.
  9. Map housing-to-transit-to-jobs (especially affordable housing) to show actual accessibility and to target investments or service pilots.
  10. Frame transit as competitiveness and sustainability: companies care about low-carbon performance, and mobility options are part of that story.

Special Guest: Joya Stetson.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 193: How Mid-Sized Markets Win: The Topeka Story with Molly Howey https://podcast.econdevshow.com/193 49a18722-5791-473f-a945-c18bef278323 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 193 How Mid-Sized Markets Win: The Topeka Story with Molly Howey full Dane Carlson Dane Carlson talks with Molly Howey, CEO of the Greater Topeka Partnership, about how mid-sized markets like Topeka, Kansas are competing and winning through collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships. 28:25 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Molly Howey, CEO of the Greater Topeka Partnership, to discuss how Topeka is redefining what is possible for mid-sized U.S. cities. Molly shares how uniting economic development, downtown revitalization, tourism, and the chamber under one strategic umbrella helped the city align its vision and accelerate growth. From transforming a once-quiet airfield into a future industrial hub, to building momentum in the Animal Health Corridor and nurturing homegrown startups, Molly reveals the creative thinking and community grit driving Topeka forward. Her story offers powerful lessons for any economic developer aiming to build sustainable, people-centered progress in their community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Build coalitions that outlast personalities. Lasting economic momentum comes from strong systems, not single champions. Create structures that unite business, government, and community voices under shared priorities that continue beyond individual leaders. Treat your community as your product. Successful economic developers are storytellers and brand builders. Invest in placemaking, amenities, and perception as deliberately as you do in incentive packages and infrastructure. Leverage what already works. Identify your city's natural strengths--industry clusters, geographic advantages, or workforce skills--and double down on them. Sustainable growth often comes from amplifying existing assets, not chasing trends. Make collaboration your default setting. Align chambers, tourism groups, and EDOs so they speak with one voice. Shared data, messaging, and strategy save resources and multiply your impact. Blend local grit with global reach. Topeka's partnership with Plug and Play shows how even smaller markets can attract international innovation by thinking globally while staying true to local identity. Focus on people as much as projects. Workforce, childcare, housing, and livability are no longer "supporting factors" but central pillars of competitiveness. Put people at the center of every initiative. Tell your story relentlessly. Economic development is half execution and half narrative. Share wins, celebrate progress, and communicate constantly to reshape how residents and outsiders view your community. Simplify your strategy to amplify impact. Broad plans can dilute focus. Concentrate on a few bold goals that your team and partners can rally around, and measure success through consistent, visible progress. Encourage entrepreneurship as a civic value. Support for small businesses, startups, and innovation hubs builds resilience and broadens economic opportunity across every layer of the local economy. Keep learning, listening, and adapting. The best economic developers are curious. Study other regions, borrow ideas shamelessly, invite new perspectives, and stay flexible as industries and demographics evolve. Special Guest: Molly Howey. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Topeka, Kansas, Greater Topeka Partnership, Molly Howey, economic development, Plug and Play, public-private partnerships, mid-sized cities, innovation ecosystems, workforce development In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Molly Howey, CEO of the Greater Topeka Partnership, to discuss how Topeka is redefining what is possible for mid-sized U.S. cities.

Molly shares how uniting economic development, downtown revitalization, tourism, and the chamber under one strategic umbrella helped the city align its vision and accelerate growth. From transforming a once-quiet airfield into a future industrial hub, to building momentum in the Animal Health Corridor and nurturing homegrown startups, Molly reveals the creative thinking and community grit driving Topeka forward.

Her story offers powerful lessons for any economic developer aiming to build sustainable, people-centered progress in their community.

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

Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Build coalitions that outlast personalities. Lasting economic momentum comes from strong systems, not single champions. Create structures that unite business, government, and community voices under shared priorities that continue beyond individual leaders.
  2. Treat your community as your product. Successful economic developers are storytellers and brand builders. Invest in placemaking, amenities, and perception as deliberately as you do in incentive packages and infrastructure.
  3. Leverage what already works. Identify your city's natural strengths--industry clusters, geographic advantages, or workforce skills--and double down on them. Sustainable growth often comes from amplifying existing assets, not chasing trends.
  4. Make collaboration your default setting. Align chambers, tourism groups, and EDOs so they speak with one voice. Shared data, messaging, and strategy save resources and multiply your impact.
  5. Blend local grit with global reach. Topeka's partnership with Plug and Play shows how even smaller markets can attract international innovation by thinking globally while staying true to local identity.
  6. Focus on people as much as projects. Workforce, childcare, housing, and livability are no longer "supporting factors" but central pillars of competitiveness. Put people at the center of every initiative.
  7. Tell your story relentlessly. Economic development is half execution and half narrative. Share wins, celebrate progress, and communicate constantly to reshape how residents and outsiders view your community.
  8. Simplify your strategy to amplify impact. Broad plans can dilute focus. Concentrate on a few bold goals that your team and partners can rally around, and measure success through consistent, visible progress.
  9. Encourage entrepreneurship as a civic value. Support for small businesses, startups, and innovation hubs builds resilience and broadens economic opportunity across every layer of the local economy.
  10. Keep learning, listening, and adapting. The best economic developers are curious. Study other regions, borrow ideas shamelessly, invite new perspectives, and stay flexible as industries and demographics evolve.

Special Guest: Molly Howey.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Molly Howey, CEO of the Greater Topeka Partnership, to discuss how Topeka is redefining what is possible for mid-sized U.S. cities.

Molly shares how uniting economic development, downtown revitalization, tourism, and the chamber under one strategic umbrella helped the city align its vision and accelerate growth. From transforming a once-quiet airfield into a future industrial hub, to building momentum in the Animal Health Corridor and nurturing homegrown startups, Molly reveals the creative thinking and community grit driving Topeka forward.

Her story offers powerful lessons for any economic developer aiming to build sustainable, people-centered progress in their community.

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

Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Build coalitions that outlast personalities. Lasting economic momentum comes from strong systems, not single champions. Create structures that unite business, government, and community voices under shared priorities that continue beyond individual leaders.
  2. Treat your community as your product. Successful economic developers are storytellers and brand builders. Invest in placemaking, amenities, and perception as deliberately as you do in incentive packages and infrastructure.
  3. Leverage what already works. Identify your city's natural strengths--industry clusters, geographic advantages, or workforce skills--and double down on them. Sustainable growth often comes from amplifying existing assets, not chasing trends.
  4. Make collaboration your default setting. Align chambers, tourism groups, and EDOs so they speak with one voice. Shared data, messaging, and strategy save resources and multiply your impact.
  5. Blend local grit with global reach. Topeka's partnership with Plug and Play shows how even smaller markets can attract international innovation by thinking globally while staying true to local identity.
  6. Focus on people as much as projects. Workforce, childcare, housing, and livability are no longer "supporting factors" but central pillars of competitiveness. Put people at the center of every initiative.
  7. Tell your story relentlessly. Economic development is half execution and half narrative. Share wins, celebrate progress, and communicate constantly to reshape how residents and outsiders view your community.
  8. Simplify your strategy to amplify impact. Broad plans can dilute focus. Concentrate on a few bold goals that your team and partners can rally around, and measure success through consistent, visible progress.
  9. Encourage entrepreneurship as a civic value. Support for small businesses, startups, and innovation hubs builds resilience and broadens economic opportunity across every layer of the local economy.
  10. Keep learning, listening, and adapting. The best economic developers are curious. Study other regions, borrow ideas shamelessly, invite new perspectives, and stay flexible as industries and demographics evolve.

Special Guest: Molly Howey.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 185: How Local Governments Can Power Startups with John Lynn https://podcast.econdevshow.com/185 249d5f1b-fa56-4f37-9e96-a924b0d195dd Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 185 How Local Governments Can Power Startups with John Lynn full Dane Carlson An in-depth conversation with John Lynn of Quay Acceleration on how publicly funded accelerators are transforming entrepreneurship for communities worldwide. 28:59 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with John Lynn, co-founder and managing partner of Quay Acceleration, to explore how public-sector-backed accelerators are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape. They discuss the shift from private, investor-focused models to community-centered programs funded by economic development organizations, the unique benefits these accelerators provide to entrepreneurs, and how communities can measure success beyond ROI. John shares real-world examples, including a retail storefront accelerator in Manhattan, insights into evolving capital markets, and his vision for the future of entrepreneurship in an ever-changing economy. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Ten actionable takeaways for economic developers Define success metrics for accelerators that align with community priorities, not just investor ROI. Focus on retention of high-revenue companies as a key measure of long-term impact. Pair accelerator participants with experienced mentors from relevant industries. Use accelerators to address specific local economic challenges, such as high retail vacancy rates. Integrate accelerators into broader multi-tiered economic development strategies. Ensure program content is field-informed and reflects the latest industry practices. Leverage public visibility to attract community engagement and media coverage. Conduct feasibility studies before launching to ensure sustainability and fit. Expand success metrics to include job creation, revenue generation, and brand recognition. Build relationships with global networks to bring investment and expertise into local programs. Special Guest: John Lynn. econdev, economic development, eco devo, economic development, startup accelerators, public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship, community growth, venture capital, job creation, retail revitalization, business mentoring, Quay Acceleration In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with John Lynn, co-founder and managing partner of Quay Acceleration, to explore how public-sector-backed accelerators are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape. They discuss the shift from private, investor-focused models to community-centered programs funded by economic development organizations, the unique benefits these accelerators provide to entrepreneurs, and how communities can measure success beyond ROI. John shares real-world examples, including a retail storefront accelerator in Manhattan, insights into evolving capital markets, and his vision for the future of entrepreneurship in an ever-changing economy.

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

Ten actionable takeaways for economic developers

  1. Define success metrics for accelerators that align with community priorities, not just investor ROI.
  2. Focus on retention of high-revenue companies as a key measure of long-term impact.
  3. Pair accelerator participants with experienced mentors from relevant industries.
  4. Use accelerators to address specific local economic challenges, such as high retail vacancy rates.
  5. Integrate accelerators into broader multi-tiered economic development strategies.
  6. Ensure program content is field-informed and reflects the latest industry practices.
  7. Leverage public visibility to attract community engagement and media coverage.
  8. Conduct feasibility studies before launching to ensure sustainability and fit.
  9. Expand success metrics to include job creation, revenue generation, and brand recognition.
  10. Build relationships with global networks to bring investment and expertise into local programs.

Special Guest: John Lynn.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with John Lynn, co-founder and managing partner of Quay Acceleration, to explore how public-sector-backed accelerators are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape. They discuss the shift from private, investor-focused models to community-centered programs funded by economic development organizations, the unique benefits these accelerators provide to entrepreneurs, and how communities can measure success beyond ROI. John shares real-world examples, including a retail storefront accelerator in Manhattan, insights into evolving capital markets, and his vision for the future of entrepreneurship in an ever-changing economy.

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

Ten actionable takeaways for economic developers

  1. Define success metrics for accelerators that align with community priorities, not just investor ROI.
  2. Focus on retention of high-revenue companies as a key measure of long-term impact.
  3. Pair accelerator participants with experienced mentors from relevant industries.
  4. Use accelerators to address specific local economic challenges, such as high retail vacancy rates.
  5. Integrate accelerators into broader multi-tiered economic development strategies.
  6. Ensure program content is field-informed and reflects the latest industry practices.
  7. Leverage public visibility to attract community engagement and media coverage.
  8. Conduct feasibility studies before launching to ensure sustainability and fit.
  9. Expand success metrics to include job creation, revenue generation, and brand recognition.
  10. Build relationships with global networks to bring investment and expertise into local programs.

Special Guest: John Lynn.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 171: Leading Virginia's Largest Economy with Victor Hoskins https://podcast.econdevshow.com/171 cfeaccfc-98d6-4451-b5c1-8bfe1a022887 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 171 Leading Virginia's Largest Economy with Victor Hoskins full Dane Carlson Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, shares his journey from Wall Street to securing Amazon HQ2 and attracting $3 billion in capital investment to Virginia's largest economy. 25:41 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, who oversees Virginia's largest economy and leads a team that has secured approximately $3 billion in capital investment. Victor shares insights from his unique career spanning both public and private sectors, including his instrumental role in securing Amazon HQ2 during his time at Arlington Economic Development. With candid reflections on his education at MIT, experience in private equity, and passion for creating economic opportunity, Victor reveals his philosophy that has helped companies create over 38,000 jobs in Fairfax County – a place he describes as "where companies come to dent the universe." Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Victor Hoskins. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Economic development, public-private partnerships, leadership, real estate, finance, community development, MIT, Boston Redevelopment Authority, Wall Street, professional growth In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, who oversees Virginia's largest economy and leads a team that has secured approximately $3 billion in capital investment. Victor shares insights from his unique career spanning both public and private sectors, including his instrumental role in securing Amazon HQ2 during his time at Arlington Economic Development. With candid reflections on his education at MIT, experience in private equity, and passion for creating economic opportunity, Victor reveals his philosophy that has helped companies create over 38,000 jobs in Fairfax County – a place he describes as "where companies come to dent the universe."

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

Special Guest: Victor Hoskins.

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Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, who oversees Virginia's largest economy and leads a team that has secured approximately $3 billion in capital investment. Victor shares insights from his unique career spanning both public and private sectors, including his instrumental role in securing Amazon HQ2 during his time at Arlington Economic Development. With candid reflections on his education at MIT, experience in private equity, and passion for creating economic opportunity, Victor reveals his philosophy that has helped companies create over 38,000 jobs in Fairfax County – a place he describes as "where companies come to dent the universe."

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

Special Guest: Victor Hoskins.

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]]> 161: Unlocking the Power of Tertiary Markets with Dr. Ronda Sauget https://podcast.econdevshow.com/161 43b2240b-6746-47d7-9480-0253e09e52aa Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 161 Unlocking the Power of Tertiary Markets with Dr. Ronda Sauget full Dane Carlson Dr. Ronda Sauget shares insights on the advantages of tertiary markets and her experience leading economic development in Coles County, Illinois. 35:00 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dr. Ronda Sauget, President and CEO of Coles Together, discusses the unique advantages of tertiary markets in economic development. She explores how smaller communities like Coles County, Illinois are attracting businesses through stable workforces, easier business processes, and strong infrastructure, while sharing her journey from the Federal Reserve to leading economic development in a thriving micropolitan area. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Take fresh looks at existing assets - they might be more valuable than you think Focus on building complete ecosystems including housing, childcare, and healthcare Leverage your location's unique advantages in infrastructure and connectivity Develop strong workforce pipelines through youth apprenticeships Create strategic plans that align all community assets Build relationships with both large and small businesses Focus on quick turnaround times for business requests Highlight quality of life advantages for workforce attraction Develop strong public-private partnerships Invest in sustainable infrastructure like green energy for long-term growth Special Guest: Dr. Ronda Sauget. econdev, economic development, eco devo, tertiary markets, workforce development, infrastructure, strategic planning, economic drivers, site selection, rural development, competitive intelligence, business attraction, public-private partnerships In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dr. Ronda Sauget, President and CEO of Coles Together, discusses the unique advantages of tertiary markets in economic development. She explores how smaller communities like Coles County, Illinois are attracting businesses through stable workforces, easier business processes, and strong infrastructure, while sharing her journey from the Federal Reserve to leading economic development in a thriving micropolitan area.

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

Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Take fresh looks at existing assets - they might be more valuable than you think
  2. Focus on building complete ecosystems including housing, childcare, and healthcare
  3. Leverage your location's unique advantages in infrastructure and connectivity
  4. Develop strong workforce pipelines through youth apprenticeships
  5. Create strategic plans that align all community assets
  6. Build relationships with both large and small businesses
  7. Focus on quick turnaround times for business requests
  8. Highlight quality of life advantages for workforce attraction
  9. Develop strong public-private partnerships
  10. Invest in sustainable infrastructure like green energy for long-term growth

Special Guest: Dr. Ronda Sauget.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dr. Ronda Sauget, President and CEO of Coles Together, discusses the unique advantages of tertiary markets in economic development. She explores how smaller communities like Coles County, Illinois are attracting businesses through stable workforces, easier business processes, and strong infrastructure, while sharing her journey from the Federal Reserve to leading economic development in a thriving micropolitan area.

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

Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Take fresh looks at existing assets - they might be more valuable than you think
  2. Focus on building complete ecosystems including housing, childcare, and healthcare
  3. Leverage your location's unique advantages in infrastructure and connectivity
  4. Develop strong workforce pipelines through youth apprenticeships
  5. Create strategic plans that align all community assets
  6. Build relationships with both large and small businesses
  7. Focus on quick turnaround times for business requests
  8. Highlight quality of life advantages for workforce attraction
  9. Develop strong public-private partnerships
  10. Invest in sustainable infrastructure like green energy for long-term growth

Special Guest: Dr. Ronda Sauget.

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