Displaying 8 items of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development with the tag "tourism".
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188: Site Selectors Often Experience Your City First as Visitors with Tulsa's Renee McKenney
September 1st, 2025 | 26 mins 28 secs
black wall street, chambers of commerce, civic pride, eco devo, econdev, economic development, film industry, placemaking, route 66, sports tourism, tourism, tulsa
A conversation with Renee McKenney on how Tulsa blends tourism, placemaking, and economic development to punch above its weight on the national stage
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149: Mastering Community Events and Economic Growth with Lynn Fuhler
November 11th, 2024 | 28 mins 18 secs
arts community, community revitalization, eco devo, econdev, economic development, event organization, event planning, festival management, infrastructure, jazz festival, tourism, tourism infrastructure
Tourism expert and author Lynn Fuhler shares insights on event management, festival organization, and the role of tourism in economic development.
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143: Dane on DMP: Why Destination Marketers Should Think Like Economic Developers
October 4th, 2024 | 37 mins 8 secs
adam stoker, dane carlson, destination marketing, eco devo, econdev, economic development, mariposa county, podcast collaboration, sitehunt, tourism, visitor experiences
In this bonus episode, Dane Carlson appears on the Destination Marketing Podcast to talk about the crucial link between tourism and economic development
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142: Economic Strategies in Maine with Anne Krieg
September 30th, 2024 | 24 mins 24 secs
bangor, business development, community engagement, eco devo, econdev, economic development, federal funds, maine, northern light medical center, regional growth, strategic planning, tourism, university of maine
Anne Krieg, Director of Community and Economic Development for Bangor, Maine, discusses the unique economic landscape of the Maine, the impact of tourism, and the critical role of strategic planning and community engagement in fostering development.
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126: 1Berkshire's Wraparound Approach to Economic Development with Ben Lamb
April 1st, 2024 | 29 mins 58 secs
berkshires, community engagement, demographic shifts, eco devo, econdev, economic development, innovation, post-pandemic recovery, regional prosperity, strategic partnerships, tourism, wraparound strategy
Dane Carlson talks with Ben Lamb of 1Berkshire, exploring the integration of economic development and tourism in the Berkshires. Lamb shares the innovative concept of 'wraparound economic development' that addresses jobs, business growth, and vital community needs, emphasizing the post-pandemic demographic shifts and the area's growing diversity. Highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration and strategic partnerships, the episode positions the Berkshires as a beacon of innovation and cultural richness, offering valuable strategies for economic developers to foster community resilience and regional prosperity.
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102: The Intersection of Podcasting and Economic Development with Jennifer Olson
July 31st, 2023 | 29 mins 5 secs
business development, business storytelling, community collaboration, downtown revitalization, eco devo, econdev, economic development, illinois, podcasting, rural entrepreneurship, small businesses, tourism
Dane Carlson chats with Jennifer Olson, Director of Business Development for Marion, Illinois, and co-host of the "Small Town, Big Business" podcast. They delve into the influence of the podcast on local businesses, Marion's economic development efforts, tourism potential, and the critical role of community collaboration in creating vibrant downtown spaces.
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86: Building an Outdoor Economy with Thomas Salley
March 13th, 2023 | 31 mins 5 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development, north carolina, outdoors, tourism
Dane talks with Thomas Salley, the director of tourism for the City of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He's an integral part of a team working to create a community-led vision and 15-year roadmap to grow the outdoor economy and encourage active living in Wilkes County.
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65: A Tourism Director Who Thinks Like an Economic Developer with Thomas Salley
September 19th, 2022 | 21 mins 54 secs
eco devo, econdev, economic development, tourism
Thomas Salley is the Director of the Wilkesboro Tourism Development Authority. He is passionate about rural development, hospitality and tourism, and it shows.