Displaying 3 items of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development with the tag "rural communities".
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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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198: Dane With Joe Barker on the Rural Strong Podcast
November 10th, 2025 | 26 mins 41 secs
ai, child care, eco devo, econdev, economic development, entrepreneurship, execution, feedback, housing, innovation, planning, rural communities, sitehunt, small towns, startups, technology, workforce
Talking Sitehunt, small towns, and staying persistent
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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.