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Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps!  Special Guest: Thomas Cox.
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<p><a href="https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/" rel="nofollow">Like this show? Please leave us a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! </p><p>Special Guest: Thomas Cox.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kathoderay.com">KathodeRay Media, Inc.</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kathoderay.com">![KathodeRay](https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/f/f078f684-f72f-4a43-957d-de3aff69810b/pIhKskzG.jpg)

[KathodeRay](https://kathoderay.com) is a full-service marketing agency that connects government organizations to their community. This small (but mighty) woman owned and operated marketing agency can help your community thrive. They use tried and true methods that will connect your organization to your residents using social, digital and traditional media. [https://kathoderay.com](https://kathoderay.com)</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Thomas Cox | LinkedIn" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjamescox/">Thomas Cox | LinkedIn</a></li><li><a title="Sauk County Development Corporation" rel="nofollow" href="http://scdc.com/">Sauk County Development Corporation</a></li><li><a title="Startup Space" rel="nofollow" href="https://startupspace.app/">Startup Space</a></li></ul>]]>
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<p><a href="https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/" rel="nofollow">Like this show? Please leave us a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! </p><p>Special Guest: Thomas Cox.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kathoderay.com">KathodeRay Media, Inc.</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kathoderay.com">![KathodeRay](https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/f/f078f684-f72f-4a43-957d-de3aff69810b/pIhKskzG.jpg)

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