Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development

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

In this episode, Dane talks with talks with Clint Knight and Sandy Messner. In 2022, the Richland Area Chamber tackled Workforce Development from a unique angle. They'd spent years working to integrate upskilling opportunities and education in the effort, and realized that there was a gap in the process. They identified that gap - in their community - as "awareness". They've taken on a large scale marketing strategy to attack that challenge head on. By utilizing opportunities for project based learning, multimedia content, and targeted social media strategies - they are backing the truck up, and working to make sure that stakeholders and active players are aware of the resources and opportunities that are available to them. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guests: Clint Knight and Sandy Messner.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:Clint Knight | LinkedInSandy Messner, MBA | LinkedInRichland Area Chamber of CommerceRichland Works | Richland Area Chamber of CommerceRichland Area Chamber Economic DevelopmentSummer learning: Students in The Career Institute summer youth works program gain unique experiences | Business News — School may be out for the summer, but the students enrolled in The Career Institute are working hard to enhance their skills in the Summer Youth Employment program in Richland County. According to the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development website, “The Career Institute is focused on project-based learning and meaningful workplace experiences.”Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development | FacebookRichland Workforce Pulse Podcast — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development hosts this series focused on workforce development in Richland County, Ohio, with discussion about how it relates to the state and surrounding region. Hosted by Clint Knight, Director of Workforce Development, we will cover unemployment trends, employee retention and engagement, recruiting and communication methods, employee education and upskilling, talent gaps, and potential funding sources for training.

In this episode, Scott Graves talks about how investing in creating housing density across a wide a socioeconomic spectrum can build better places. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Scott Graves.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:Amazon.com: Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire by Rebecca HendersonAre We Here Yet - SM Graves AssociatesScott M. Graves - SM Graves Associates

If you want to see BR&E program that consists of more than just being a connector of information and contacts for your businesses, this is the episode for you. In tis episode, Jana Sanchez walks us through the ins and outs of the Business Accelerator Services of Estes (BASE) Program at the Estes Park EDC. The BASE Program is a 6-month intensive dive into building and growing your business, helping leaders in three core areas - Leadership, Operations, and Innovation. According to Jana, existing businesses need executive education in order to grow and expand. This should be an essential function of your business retention and expansion programs. Her accelerator is comprehensive executive education that is helping her mountain tourist town's businesses to expand. But not just that – her program can show positive , concrete results that help the EDC be better understood in the community, and raise more money. The episode is full of great insights, and success stories from Estes Park. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Jana Sanchez.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:Estes Park EDCBASE Program — Estes Park EDCAbout the B.A.S.E ProgramJana Sanchez | LinkedInThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (Audible Audio Edition) by Patrick Lencioni, Charles StranskyThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition by Lencioni, Patrick

Greg Lowe is the Economic Development Director in Lewisburg, Tennessee. His workforce development program doesn't start in trade school or junior college. It starts in third grade. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Greg Lowe.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:Greg Lowe, TCEcDCity of Lewisburg, TNMake It In MarshallGreg Lowe, TCEcD Bio & ResumeLewisburg, Tennessee | FacebookVR Event with Motlow State 063022 - YouTube — Discussion with Dr. Tony Millican of Motlow State Community College about its VR Lab and the current uses of VR/AR and the future potential in education and training and more from this evolving technologyVR & ECD Series GSA and PlaceVR 062322 - Youtube — Discussion with Aaron Brossoit and Audrey Anderson of Golden Shovel Agency and PlaceVR on Virtual Reality in Economic Development from Fam Tours and Site Visits to Workforce Development and more. VR & ECD Series TransfrVR 062322 - YouTube — Discussion with Arielle Woodmore of TransfrVR on Virtual Reality and Workforce Development, Education & Training opportunities for students, adults, employers and employees. 13 Ways to Kill Your Community by Doug Griffiths and Kelly Clemmer

Thomas Salley is the Director of the Wilkesboro Tourism Development Authority. He is passionate about rural development, hospitality and tourism, and it shows. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Thomas Salley.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:Wilkesboro, NC - Hotels, Music, Food, Things to DoWilkesboro, NC (@visitwilkesnc) • InstagramWilkes NC Tourism | Facebookgreatstateofwilkes (@stateofwilkesNC) / TwitterWilkesboro Tourism Development Authority - YouTubeLife In the Carolina's Podcast: Thomas in TourismWorking with your Local TDA 1 & 2 with Elizabeth SlaterThomas Salley | LinkedIn

Mark Barbash has been in economic development since 1981. Today, he spends a lot of time trying to improve the profession, bring more young people into the economic development, and figuring out how to grow the profession for the future. Mark is currently the founder and Director of the Ohio Economic Development Institute, the professional development program for the Ohio Economic Development Association. The Institute provides education and training in both basic and intensive economic and community development. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Mark Barbash.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:Mark Barbash | LinkedInOEDA | Ohio Economic Development AssociationOEDA ProgramsMark Barbash | Ohio UniversityOhio Economic Development Association | LinkedIn