web02.fireside.fm Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:53:39 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Speed To Market” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/speed%20to%20market Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:15:00 -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 207: Speed to Market as an Incentive with Ellie Reynolds https://podcast.econdevshow.com/207 b0021da6-9bcc-46c9-b816-cbe12b2ed35f Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 207 Speed to Market as an Incentive with Ellie Reynolds full Dane Carlson A practical conversation with Ellie Reynolds on signaling “open for business” through speed, infrastructure, regulatory reform, and strategic growth in Douglas County, Colorado. 27:54 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Ellie Reynolds, President and CEO of the Douglas County Economic Development Corporation, to unpack how one of Colorado’s fastest-growing counties balances quality of life, infrastructure investment, regulatory realities, and speed-to-market. Ellie shares how Douglas County positions itself along the Front Range, why shovel-ready infrastructure matters more than incentives alone, how cutting red tape became a competitive strategy, and what economic developers can do locally when state-level constraints get in the way. The conversation also dives into AI as a staff multiplier, coalition-building for regulatory reform, and why economic development is ultimately about reducing risk, not forcing growth. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Ellie Reynolds. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Douglas County Colorado, economic development strategy, speed to market, shovel ready sites, red tape reduction, infrastructure investment, permitting reform, Front Range Colorado, business attraction, economic development leadership In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Ellie Reynolds, President and CEO of the Douglas County Economic Development Corporation, to unpack how one of Colorado’s fastest-growing counties balances quality of life, infrastructure investment, regulatory realities, and speed-to-market.

Ellie shares how Douglas County positions itself along the Front Range, why shovel-ready infrastructure matters more than incentives alone, how cutting red tape became a competitive strategy, and what economic developers can do locally when state-level constraints get in the way.

The conversation also dives into AI as a staff multiplier, coalition-building for regulatory reform, and why economic development is ultimately about reducing risk, not forcing growth.

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Special Guest: Ellie Reynolds.

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]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Ellie Reynolds, President and CEO of the Douglas County Economic Development Corporation, to unpack how one of Colorado’s fastest-growing counties balances quality of life, infrastructure investment, regulatory realities, and speed-to-market.

Ellie shares how Douglas County positions itself along the Front Range, why shovel-ready infrastructure matters more than incentives alone, how cutting red tape became a competitive strategy, and what economic developers can do locally when state-level constraints get in the way.

The conversation also dives into AI as a staff multiplier, coalition-building for regulatory reform, and why economic development is ultimately about reducing risk, not forcing growth.

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Special Guest: Ellie Reynolds.

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]]> 205: No Product, No Project in Central Texas with Mike Kamerlander https://podcast.econdevshow.com/205 dcc6918f-4e24-4f19-9666-91b88a61c05e Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 205 No Product, No Project in Central Texas with Mike Kamerlander full Dane Carlson A practical conversation with Mike Kamerlander, President and CEO of the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership, on why product readiness, regional collaboration, and predictable processes are shaping Central Texas’s next growth cycle. 27:50 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Mike Kamerlander, President and CEO of the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership, to discuss what economic development looks like inside one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas. Drawing from HCEDP’s recent Economic Outlook Event, the conversation explores why Central Texas continues to attract companies, how cities, counties, and private businesses are investing through uncertainty, and what shifting project timelines signal for 2026. Mike also shares lessons from leading a two-county, ten-city partnership, why “no product, no project” still holds true, and how speed, predictability, and engagement quietly determine which regions win. FYI, "No Product, No Project" is a registered trademark of Garner Economics LLC (https://garnereconomics.com/). 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 Product readiness matters more than marketing language. Speed and predictability often outweigh incentive packages. Regional collaboration expands capacity without diluting local wins. Growth planning must stay ahead of infrastructure demand. Economic outlook events are tools for alignment, not just forecasting. Accurate, current site information prevents deal-killing surprises. Cities and counties should be treated as the primary customer. Engagement across private industry strengthens long-term outcomes. Development processes should be reviewed continuously, not periodically. Capital on the sidelines eventually moves. Be ready when it does. Special Guest: Mike Kamerlander. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Central Texas, regional economic development, Hays County, Caldwell County, economic outlook, shovel-ready sites, speed to market, product readiness, infrastructure planning, workforce corridor In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Mike Kamerlander, President and CEO of the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership, to discuss what economic development looks like inside one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas.

Drawing from HCEDP’s recent Economic Outlook Event, the conversation explores why Central Texas continues to attract companies, how cities, counties, and private businesses are investing through uncertainty, and what shifting project timelines signal for 2026. Mike also shares lessons from leading a two-county, ten-city partnership, why “no product, no project” still holds true, and how speed, predictability, and engagement quietly determine which regions win.

FYI, "No Product, No Project" is a registered trademark of Garner Economics LLC.

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

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Product readiness matters more than marketing language.
  2. Speed and predictability often outweigh incentive packages.
  3. Regional collaboration expands capacity without diluting local wins.
  4. Growth planning must stay ahead of infrastructure demand.
  5. Economic outlook events are tools for alignment, not just forecasting.
  6. Accurate, current site information prevents deal-killing surprises.
  7. Cities and counties should be treated as the primary customer.
  8. Engagement across private industry strengthens long-term outcomes.
  9. Development processes should be reviewed continuously, not periodically.
  10. Capital on the sidelines eventually moves. Be ready when it does.

Special Guest: Mike Kamerlander.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Mike Kamerlander, President and CEO of the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership, to discuss what economic development looks like inside one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas.

Drawing from HCEDP’s recent Economic Outlook Event, the conversation explores why Central Texas continues to attract companies, how cities, counties, and private businesses are investing through uncertainty, and what shifting project timelines signal for 2026. Mike also shares lessons from leading a two-county, ten-city partnership, why “no product, no project” still holds true, and how speed, predictability, and engagement quietly determine which regions win.

FYI, "No Product, No Project" is a registered trademark of Garner Economics LLC.

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

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Product readiness matters more than marketing language.
  2. Speed and predictability often outweigh incentive packages.
  3. Regional collaboration expands capacity without diluting local wins.
  4. Growth planning must stay ahead of infrastructure demand.
  5. Economic outlook events are tools for alignment, not just forecasting.
  6. Accurate, current site information prevents deal-killing surprises.
  7. Cities and counties should be treated as the primary customer.
  8. Engagement across private industry strengthens long-term outcomes.
  9. Development processes should be reviewed continuously, not periodically.
  10. Capital on the sidelines eventually moves. Be ready when it does.

Special Guest: Mike Kamerlander.

Sponsored By:

Links:

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