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Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development

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.

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31:38

164: Confronting Workforce Challenges in Wisconsin...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/03/10

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson talks with Sadie Howell with Envision Greater Fond du Lac, a combined Chamber of Commerce and economic development organization in Wisconsin. Sadie shares insights about her region's economic landscape, including the surprising prevalence of small manufacturers and agricultural businesses that often goes unnoticed. They discuss the challenges of workforce development, the advantages of a combined chamber-economic development approach, and the

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30:37

163: Understanding What Investors Really Want from...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/03/03

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson speaks with Chris Knight, Managing Director of FT Locations, about the nuances of investment promotion and economic development across different global regions. Chris introduces the newly rebranded FT Locations (known for products like Zoom Prospector, FDI Intelligence, and other Financial Times economic development tools) which officially launched on November 12th, 2024. He explains how the consolidated brand brings together several previously

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29:31

162: Mountain Town Meets Hurricane Helene with...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/02/24

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Spencer Bost, Executive Director of Downtown Spruce Pine, takes us through the dramatic transformation of his organization following Hurricane Helene's devastation. From managing their annual blacksmith festival and facade grant programs in this mountain town of 2,000 residents, to suddenly facing eight-foot flood waters that destroyed businesses, including his own office, Bost reveals how the community responded to this natural disaster while maintaining their

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35:00

161: Unlocking the Power of Tertiary Markets with Dr....

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/02/17

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dr. Ronda Sauget, President and CEO of Coles Together, discusses the unique advantages of tertiary markets in economic development. She explores how smaller communities like Coles County, Illinois are attracting businesses through stable workforces, easier business processes, and strong infrastructure, while sharing her journey from the Federal Reserve to leading economic development in a thriving micropolitan area.Like this show? Please leave us a review here

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36:43

160: From Cowtown to Boomtown with Robert Sturns

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/02/10

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Robert Sturns, Director of Economic Development for Fort Worth, discusses how the city is transforming from "Cowtown to Boomtown" while preserving its authentic character.With over 25 years of experience in municipal government, commercial real estate, and banking operations, Sturns details Fort Worth's success in securing major investments, including recent wins with Bell and Embraer, while balancing business recruitment with community development initiatives

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29:58

159: Breaking the Poverty Cycle with Mary Cacioppi

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/02/03

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Mary Cacioppi brings her 22 years of combined experience in community development, economic development, and poverty reduction to discuss her groundbreaking approach to economic development. As the founder/CEO of Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois and a national consultant for aha! Process, Mary explains how understanding the root causes of poverty and implementing strategic poverty reduction initiatives can transform communities and create sustainable

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29:17

158: From Volunteer to CEO with Jennifer Storm

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/01/27

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Jennifer Storm, CEO of the Buda Economic Development Corporation, who discusses her transition from association management and government relations to economic development leadership. Storm shares insights about managing a rapidly growing community that's 90% built out, the importance of team building, and how her background in various roles prepared her for leading economic development in one of Texas's fastest-growing corridors.Like

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39:00

157: An Optimistic Reimagining of the City with Coby...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/01/20

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Coby Lefkowitz, co-founder and partner at Backyard, a real estate development firm specializing in infill multifamily projects in walkable communities. Coby shares insights from his book "Building Optimism: Why Our World Looks the Way it Does, and How to Make it Better" and discusses how communities can evolve through better development practices, emphasizing the importance of context-specific solutions and the integration of

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32:33

156: The Art of Economic Development Fundraising with...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/01/13

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Clint Nessmith, CEO of Resource Development Group, reveals the niche world of economic development fundraising consulting. He explains how his firm exclusively works with economic development organizations and chambers of commerce across the country, particularly focusing on larger regional chambers in major markets. Nessmith shares insights about the fundraising process, the importance of market validation, and how proper fundraising can unite communities

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26:48

155: Building Cedar Park's Future with Arthur Jackson

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2025/01/06

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson sits down with Arthur Jackson, Chief Economic Development Officer for Cedar Park, Texas. Arthur shares his unexpected path into economic development following a layoff from a sales director position, leading to his role with the Austin Chamber and eventual leadership in Cedar Park. Through their conversation, Arthur reveals how his sales background enhances his economic development approach, emphasizing the importance of listening and

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30:51

154: Airports as Economic Engines with Alan Tio

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/12/16

In this episode, Alan Tio shares his journey from earning his Master's in Public Administration to his current role as VP of Business Development at South Bend International Airport. He discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of airport-based economic development, including managing hundreds of acres of developable land and creating partnerships to maximize the airport's potential as a community asset. Tio emphasizes the importance of long-term planning and viewing the airport as the

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29:25

153: Sandy Dubay Created Her Own Path in Economic...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/12/09

In this episode of the Sandy Dubay opens up about her unexpected path from traditional economic development to entrepreneurship, sparked by a life-changing moment when she was pregnant with her first child and a friend's suggestion led her to establish her own consulting practice, which has now grown to a team of eight people over 22 years, while also discussing her passion for educating new economic developers through her her EDO Breakthrough Podcast.Like this show? Please leave us a review here

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30:32

152: Economic Development in Mexico with Juan Pablo...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/12/02

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson talks with Juan Pablo Alcantar, the CEO of Economic Development for Tuxpan in Mexico. Juan shares his journey from being US-trained to making significant changes in economic development practices in his hometown. Faced with challenges like data accessibility and cash-based economies, he emphasizes the importance of implementing best practices and establishing rapport with stakeholders. Juan also recounts his interactions with significant

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26:18

151: Economic Development Scorecards Simplified with...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/11/25

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Kathleen Rose, drawing from her 30-year experience and family background in development, discusses the evolution of economic development planning from lengthy reports to actionable scorecards. She emphasizes the importance of practical implementation over extensive planning, sharing how her firm helps communities move from aspirational ideas to concrete actions through data-driven approaches and efficient resource allocation.Like this show? Please leave us a

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46:15

150: Rethinking Highway Corridors with Dan Eernissee

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/11/18

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson speaks with Dan Eernissee, Economic Development Director for the City of Everett, Washington. Leading economic development efforts in this dynamic city of 115,000 residents north of Seattle, Dan reveals how his unique blend of private sector experience and public service shapes his approach to community development. From attracting cutting-edge technology companies to reimagining traditional retail spaces, Dan shares practical insights on how

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28:18

149: Mastering Community Events and Economic Growth...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/11/11

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, tourism expert Lynn Fuhler, former tourism director of Clearwater and Clearwater Beach area and author of two books on festival management, discusses the intricacies of organizing successful events and festivals. She shares her experience as the former chairman of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, insights on community revitalization through arts and tourism, and emphasizes the importance of proper event planning, including post-event evaluation and the four key

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30:38

148: High-Touch Economic Development in Indiana with...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/11/04

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Brock Herr, Senior Vice President for Business Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. They discuss the evolution of economic development beyond simple land sales. He details Indiana's comprehensive approach to business development, including sales enablement, lead generation, site selection, and ongoing business support. Herr emphasizes the importance of high-touch engagement and walking businesses through each

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28:20

147: Transforming Communities Through Redevelopment...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/10/28

This episode of the Econ Dev Show podcast features an insightful conversation with Kristen Fish-Peterson, the Principal and CEO at Redevelopment Resources. Kristen shares her vast expertise in economic and community development, detailing the work her firm does in housing studies, market analysis, and downtown redevelopment planning. Throughout the episode, Kristen emphasizes her team's unique ability to work with both private developers and public sector entities, helping them navigate the

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40:22

146: The Coming Demographic Drought: Navigating...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/10/21

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show Podcast, Dane Carlson interviews Josh Wright about Lightcast's new report "The Rising Storm: Building a Future-Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage." The report explores the impending demographic drought due to retiring baby boomers, declining birth rates, and other factors such as incarceration and addiction. Wright explains how these converging trends are creating an unprecedented challenge for the U.S. economy, with certain industries like

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26:58

145: Economic Development in Southern Oregon with...

Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development ·

2024/10/14

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson interviews Marta Tarantsey, Regional Development Officer for Business Oregon, about her work fostering economic growth in Southern Oregon. Since 2017, Marta has supported businesses and communities in the region, navigating the challenges and opportunities of a state rich in natural resources and talent but with a smaller population compared to national competitors.Marta highlights key topics such as Oregon’s urban growth boundary and its influence

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