Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development

Dane talks to Jay Garner, president and founder of Garner Economics, and the former chair of both the IEDC and Site Selectors Guild, about his new book "Economic Development is Still Not for Amateurs".Special Guest: Jay Garner.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:Economic Development Is Not for Amateurs! (Paperback)Economic Development Is [STILL] Not for Amateurs! (Kindle)Garner Economics - Economic development consulting – economic strategy

In this episode, Matthew Tate explains to host Dane Carlson how to craft your community's elevator pitch. Matthew Tate has spent the past 10 years at Retail Strategies working directly with cities in order to help them perfect their elevator speeches. Through data and analytics, he helps cities understand their unique story in order to make a more impactful pitch to potential businesses that may locate in their market. Special Guest: Matthew Tate.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:Econ Dev Show — The Econ Dev Show is a podcast, weekday email newsletter, and blog of actionable strategies, fresh news, insights, and ideas from the economic development community and your host, Dane Carlson.Retail Strategies - Retail and Real Estate Experts for CommunitiesMatthew Tate - Retail StrategiesMatthew Tate | LinkedInResources - Retail Strategies

Dane talks with Emily Blaylock, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer for Northwest Bank about Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Northwest Bank & Trust Company is an entrepreneurial bank that has built an Economic Development Division to help developers and municipalities get projects done around the US. They utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentives designated from the municipalities to give developers funds upfront. These funds can be used to provide gap equity, expansion of existing sites, investment in other projects, working capital needs, or tenant improvements. Currently, they have completed projects in 8 states and over $400 million in funding. Their team has over 100 years of combined education in economic development and banking to help structure these loans.Special Guest: Emily Blaylock.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:Northwest Bank and TrustTIF Monetization Loan Program | Northwest Bank and TrustYoutube: What is Tax Increment Financing (TIF)?Northwest Bank & Trust Company | LinkedInNorthwest Bank & Trust Company | Facebook

Chris Johnson is the Director of Johnston County Economic Development in North Carolina. Imagine how difficult it must be to give out his email address. Dane and Chris talk about Chris's background in retail and what new perspectives he's brought to economic development including thinking of a spec building as a loss leader.Special Guest: Chris Johnson.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.

Rob Sitterley is a real pro. He's worked in a local community, statewide and now works in regional economic development. In this episode, the President & CEO of AR-TX Regional Economic Development Inc. shares his tactics to make you better economic developer. He also gives us some insight into Texarkana, and doing economic development for two different states.Special Guest: Rob Sitterley.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:Rob Sitterley | LinkedInTexarkana Regional Economic Development | AR-TX REDIAR-TX Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) selects Rob Sitterley as first President and CEO | Texarkana TodayTAP into TEXARKANA | AR-TX REDI - YouTubeWe ARE Texarkana | AR-TX REDI - YouTubeTwo Universities One Texarkana | AR-TX REDI - YouTubeLedwell School of Advanced Manufacturing at Texarkana College | AR-TX REDI - YouTubeTAP into TEXARKANA | AR-TX REDI - YouTubeAmazon.com: Outliers: The Story of Success eBook : Gladwell, Malcolm

Dane and Cole Przybyla talk about Cole's unique business retention and attraction tactics in rural California.Special Guest: Cole Przybyla.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:Cole Przybyla | LinkedInBusiness Assistance | Innovation & Business Assistance | Tuolumne CountyPrzybyla Unanimously Hired As Tuolumne County Economic Development Director | myMotherLode.comCole Przybyla, Director of InnovatIon, Tuolumne County: Growth, Stability & Innovation in Rural Economies Episode 19 | Listen NotesCole Przybyla, Director of InnovatIon, Tuolumne County: Growth, Stability & Innovation in Rural Economies Episode 19 MP3 Song Download by Arroyo West (Hack My Business - season - 2)| Listen Cole Przybyla, Director of InnovatIon, Tuolumne County: Growth, Stability & Innovation in Rural Economies Episode 19 Song Free OnlineThree industries identified for development | News | uniondemocrat.comMore than 4.4K jobs retained in Tuolumne County through PPP loans | News | uniondemocrat.comTuolumne talks Business on Apple Podcasts

In this episode, Dane talks to Kristen Gamboa. She is the Senior Economic Developer for the Village of Los Lunas. She has been instrumental in helping existing businesses expand and grow, as well actively market and bring in new economic-base businesses to the second fastest growing community in New Mexico. Prior to this, she was the Director of Business Development for the New Mexico Partnership where she actively engaged with companies, C-suite executives, and site consultants looking for expansion, relocation, or new project opportunities across the Land of Enchantment. According to Kristen, "New Mexico is a hidden gem that is still a little rough around the edges but with more regionalized economic development strategies you're going to hear and see more companies expanding to our 'Land of Enchantment'."Special Guest: Kristen Gamboa.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:Economic Development of Los LunasKristen Gamboa on LinkedInThe New Mexico Partnership — The state designated single-point-of-contact for companies considering New Mexico for their next expansion.Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance — AREA leads and executes strategies designed to grow and diversify the economic base of the greater Albuquerque region, creating a prosperous, diverse and inclusive economy and elevating the standard of living for all.

Tom Wengler and Dane talk Hubspot, and economic development marketing.Special Guest: Tom Wengler.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:Convergence

During the pandemic, cities were able to use elements of gamification and behavioral economics to boost consumption at their local businesses and create a sense of civic pride. Colu VP Michael Mazur explains the process to host Dane Carlson.Special Guest: Michael Mazur.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:Cities Are Boosting the Economy by Rewarding Those Who Shop LocalCityLine Sun. July 25, 2021: B-Local AppPodcast: Supporting Akron Businesses During COVID-19 with James Hardy and Michael Mazur - ELGLMichael Mazur | LinkedInEngage Residents & Transform Civic Engagement - Colu

Economic development district director Alyce Brown thinks that economic development was already changing before COVID, but that change has now become a necessity because of the pandemic. She talks to Dane about how to get back to basic, grassroots initiatives. She explains that "hometown pride" needs to be a part of our planning and long-term vision. Special Guest: Alyce Brown.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:North Star Opportunity Zones