199: How Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Can Transform Local Economies with Martin Vanags

November 17th, 2025  |  26 mins 18 secs

bre, c7 mentoring, community development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, entrepreneurial ecosystems, leadership development, mentoring circles, peer learning, post-startup growth, small business support

A conversation with Marty Vanags about how peer-to-peer support, C7 mentoring circles, and a renewed focus on small businesses can transform a community’s economic development efforts.

181: Beyond the Strip: Clark County's Economic Transformation with Shani Coleman

July 7th, 2025  |  26 mins 54 secs

advanced manufacturing, california business migration, clark county nevada, eco devo, econdev, economic development, federal land challenges, harry reid tech park, innovation district, las vegas economic development, professional sports teams, small business support, sports innovation

144: Innovative Economic Development in St. Louis with Jason Archer and Darrell Scott

October 7th, 2024  |  36 mins 50 secs

bre program, business finance, collaboration, covid-19 impact, eco devo, econdev, economic development, incubators, small business support, st. louis, talent attraction, workforce development

Darrell Scott and Jason Archer from the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership discuss their roles in business finance and development respectively. The conversation covers topics like their career backgrounds, challenges facing the St. Louis region, their innovative business retention and expansion program, and how COVID-19 has impacted their work.