Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development

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

The American Dream for millions of Americans has always been to work hard for thirty years, and to then to retire to Florida. But what if you could break that mold and work where you want to live? Lisa Krouse and Erin Silk talk with Dane about workforce and business attraction, and what's driving the growth of Sarasota County, Florida.Special Guests: Erin Silk and Lisa Krouse.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:Sarasota County Economic Development CorporationWorkforce Attraction - Sarasota County EDCSarasota County Welcomes RumbleLinkedIn: Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota CountyFacebook: Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota CountyLisa Krouse | LinkedInErin Silk | LinkedInTeeing Up for Success: Insights and Inspiration from Extraordinary Women

In this episode, host Dane Carlson talks with Caleb McMahon. Caleb is a former site selector in China, who is now the Director of Economic Development for Port Angeles, Washington. Dane and Caleb discuss what he's seeing on the ground, and in the water.Special Guest: Caleb McMahon.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:Port of Port Angeles, WACaleb McMahon's LinkedIn

Earlier this summer, Dane was a guest on the EcDev Network, where he talked about his background, moving from California to Texas, and the Econ Dev Show. The EcDev Network a weekly Clubhouse call focused on economic development, hosted by Dan Taylor, Bob Minhas and Lara Fritts . It's the only Clubhouse club, by economic professionals for economic professionals and local economies across the globe. The call is for those interested in community and economic development issues. This includes elected officials, economic & tourism development professionals, businesses and community members. Each week Bob, Dan and Lara feature a different theme with special guest speakers.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:Dan Taylor | LinkedInBob Minhas | LinkedInLara Fritts, CEcD, FM | LinkedInTHE EcDev Network

In this episode, Dane talks marketing with Dave Parsell. Dave is co-founder of Localintel, a technology company providing location marketing tools that hundreds of economic developers have added to their website to promote their community's advantages.Special Guest: Dave Parsell.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:Dave Parsell | LinkedInLocalintel - EcDev.orgPromote your community's Quality of Life AdvantagesLocalintel: Overview | LinkedInWhy economic developers should begin with WHY | LinkedInHow the Marketing & Business Development Funnel drives FDI and business attraction. | LinkedInEconomic Development Project of the Week: Fort Bend County, TX | LinkedInMiddle Michigan - Economic Development Project of the Week | LinkedIn

Ruth Buchanan is the Economic Development Manager, and Che Barnett is a Redevelopment Coordinator. Both work for Manatee County, Florida. There, they work together to build the local economy from the top and the bottom. Special Guests: Che Barnett and Ruth Buchanan.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 - Manatee CountyRuth Buchanan, MBA, CEcD | LinkedInStream 058 - Economic Development Secrets - Ruth Buchanan, Manatee County, FL by Impact DataSource | Listen online for free on SoundCloudManatee County Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity receives Excellence in Economic Development Award | LinkedInThe Philosophy of Ikigai: 3 Examples About Finding PurposeHome - Manatee CountyChe Barnett | LinkedInManatee County aims to bring jobs to SamosetMeasure | Enterprise Community Partners

Ben Nelson is the founder and CEO of Radix Leadership. He specializes in helping leaders and organizations build high performing teams that achieve their goals by aligning their purpose and their people to deliver on performance. He's also the executive director of the Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation in Wisconsin.Special Guest: Ben Nelson.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:May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications - YouTubeBen Nelson, MS | LinkedInKewaunee County Economic Development Corporation | Everything Grows Better HereEffective Leadership - Radix LeadershipRadix Leadership: Overview | LinkedInTransformational Leadership Articles - Radix LeadershipA crash course in talent optimization - The Predictive IndexThe World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember: Rogers, Fred: 9781401301064: Amazon.com: Books