Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development

W Ford Graham is an expert on investment from Europe into the United States. In this episode, we pick his brain on this timely geopolitical economic development topic. Unfortunately, Ford's audio isn't great in some parts. (This was totally my fault!) But the episode is so relavent that I didn't want you to miss it. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: W Ford Graham.Sponsored By:KathodeRay Media, Inc.:  [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)Links:McGuireWoods ConsultingFord Graham | LinkedIn

Joe Sayre has only been an economic developer for about six months, but he's found the profession a marriage of all that he's done before and his love for community service. He's worked in a variety of jobs and industries... from accounting in the semi-conductor world, to recruiting in higher education, to business development for a mobile sports wagering platform provider. At the same time, he's also been extremely active in his community and has worked to better it through community/economic development. This includes founding an organization focused on the retention of college students. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Joe Sayre.Sponsored By:KathodeRay Media, Inc.:  [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)Links:NYSEG & RG&E Inside the NY State - LOOK UPSTATE NYDawn Coté | LinkedInJoe Rizzo | LinkedInRochester Downtown Development Corporation: Overview | LinkedInKyle Banks | LinkedInPILOT FriXion Ball Erasable & Refillable Gel Ink Stick Pens, Fine Point, Blue InkRocketbook

In this episode, Dane talks business attraction with Lenora Fisher, the Director of Business Attraction at Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Lenora Fisher.Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.Links:Lenora Fisher | LinkedInGreater Peoria EDCEcon Dev Show Podcast Episode 71 - Both a Planning Agency and an EDO With Chris SettiVisit Peoria, IL | Find Hotels, Restaurants & Things to DoRelocating to Peoria IL | Discover Area Communities & CultureTransatlantic Business Council - TBICSelectUSASite Selectors Guild Annual ConferenceSite Selectors GuildMidAmerica Economic Development CouncilIntersect IllinoisIllinois Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityEcon Dev Show Podcast Episode 39 - Economic Development is Still Not for Amateurs with Jay GarnerAmazon.com: Economic Development Is [STILL] Not for Amateurs!: A must-read for community leaders on how to achieve economic development success eBookEconomic Development is Still Not for Amateurs Book Review By Lenora FisherExperience working 2007-08 Obama campaign shapes Peoria economic developer's vision for city | Peoria Public RadioEpisode 119: How to Sharpen Up Your Conflict Resolution to Cut Through Tension | Lenora Fisher, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council – America's Jobs Team

In this episode, Dane talks to himself about site RFIs, and why we don't figure them out in advance? Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.

In this episode, Dane talks with Chanell Hasty about the IEDC's 2023 Equity in Economic Development Fellowship Program. In summer 2023, the International Economic Development Council is hosting a second cohort of their Equity in Economic Development Fellowship Program. If you're an EDO, and would like to participate in this 8-week program to host an Equity in Economic Development Fellow between June 5th and August 4th of 2023, please apply. The deadline was recently extended to December 16, 2022. For more information, please see the links below.Special Guest: Chanell Hasty.Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.Links:Call for Economic Development Organization ApplicationsEquity in Economic Development Fellowship Program: Summer 2023Chanell Hasty, MA | LinkedInInternational Economic Development Council

Steve Fletcher is the Director of Economic Development at Lowcountry Local First. There he works to advance economic prosperity and local ownership through innovative and inclusive initiatives that build our community’s wealth and wellbeing. Dane talks with him about how shopping local is more than just a holiday initiative. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Steve Fletcher.Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.Links:American Independent Business AllianceGood Business Summit – February 9, 2023 — A business conference with soul – the 10th annual Good Business Summit is a one-day event presented by Lowcountry Local First spotlighting ideas and workable solutions for building your company with profit and purpose. Lowcountry Local FirstInstitute for Local Self-Reliance

In this episode, Dane talks about how to supercharge your economic development with a podcast. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.Links:Your EDO Needs a Podcast (or Two) with Chad Chancellor

In this episode, Dane talks with Richard Cornelison, Director of Regional Growth and Economic Development for Cleco. Cleco is a regional utility company in Louisana. Richard is the right guy for the job. He's been in utility economic development for nearly 27 years. Utilities are often the primary driver of economic development in many communities. They are often the chief funder but can also bring several technical resources, including GIS, data, etc. But in 2022, their role is evolving. What communities and state departments of commerce need is not just help to answer RFPs. In this episode, Richard, brings his years of utility ED experience to bear and describes the future. (Sorry for the audio quality. We had some technical issues on my side. I accidentally recorded the audio from my Airpods instead of my mic.) Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Richard Cornelison.Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.

In this episode, Dane talks with Chris Setti, the CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. The GPEDC is both a planning agency and a traditional ED practitioner. They are the official steward of the Greater Peoria Economic Development District on behalf of the US EDA, and are responsible for the creation and stewardship of the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. They are also tasked with all the traditional ED activities like business attraction, BRE, startup, etc. In almost every other place, the "planning" function would be done by a regional planning commission or council of government and the "working" function done by an 501c6/c3 EDO. They get to do both, and it is very cool. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Chris Setti.Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.Links:Christopher Setti | LinkedInTarter Source: CEO of the Greater Peoria EDC Chris Setti | Recorded liveBusiness Forward | S01 E22: Regional Development Strategy | Season 1 | Episode 22 | PBS — Matt George goes one on one with Chris Setti as we talk about a regional strategy for economic successNews and Events - Greater Peoria EDCGreater Peoria Economic Development Council: Overview | LinkedInHomepage - Greater Peoria EDCA Message to Garcia by Elbert Hubbard — Chris: "One of my first real boss-mentors had me read this (only 3 pages) and it has been a sort of guidepost to how I operate as a professional: just do the work and be useful to people."

In this episode, Dane talks with Jenny Poon about HUUB, a digital resource platform for economic developers to better serve and engage with their small business community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Jenny Poon.Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.Links:HUUB - Rebuilding Entrepreneurship TogetherCO+HOOTS®AZ Tech Podcast Episode 4: Jenny Poon, Founder & CEO, CO+HOOTS/HUUB - AZ Tech BeatJenny Poon – Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Kauffman.org