Bill Martin, Executive Director of the Greater Osceola Partnership for Economic Prosperity, was a guest on this month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets. He emphasizes the importance of workforce development programs and shares examples of how his organization and region … Read More
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ED Secret from 008: Secure a Competitive Edge with Retail, Amenities, & Housing
This month, Michael Bunt, Director of Economic Development for the Artesia, New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, shared with us why his team gives extra attention to several aspects of the community that are not traditional base economic employers. Here … Read More
ED Secret from 007: Incentives – Helping or Hosing Your Community?
This month, Jeffrey Finkle, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council, joined us on Economic Development Secrets and discussed his views on incentives. I think I have to call this a personal opinion, not an IEDC opinion, … Read More
ED Secret from 007: Activating Your Elected Officials' ED Engagement
Jeffrey Finkle, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council, joined us for this month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets. As the leader of the largest economic development membership organization in the world, Jeff shared with the audience a … Read More
ED Secret from 006: From a Jail to an ED Site
This month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets features Lucienne Pears, Director of Economic Development in Charlotte County, Florida. When working on a recruitment project, her team needed to go above and beyond in order to give the company the perfect … Read More
ED Secret from 006: Getting a Head Start: Certified Sites
Lucienne Pears, Director of Economic Development for Charlotte County, Florida, joined us for this month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets. With very high occupancy levels, the community lacks existing vacant space, posing a road block when recruiting projects. In order … Read More
ED Success Starting with a Cold Call
This month, Ben White, Vice President of Economic Development at the Round Rock, Texas Chamber of Commerce, shared an exciting project win with Economic Development Secrets listeners. Kalahari will be a 150,000 square foot convention center, up to 1,000 room … Read More
Round Rock's Eight Pillars to Achieve ED Success
Ben White, Vice President of Economic Development at the Round Rock, Texas Chamber of Commerce, joined us for our October episode of Economic Development Secrets. Ben discussed their Eight Pillars of Economic Generation that are the action items to fulfill … Read More
ED Secret from 004: Advice for Young Economic Developers
Dan Tobergte, President and CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, shared some advice for young economic developers during this month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets. He stresses the importance of finding a mentor to guide you. As a test grader for … Read More
ED Secret from 004: Become THE Expert on Your Community
Dan Tobergte, President and CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, leads a team of ten in one of Kentucky’s first regional economic development organizations. Dan shared advice to his peers that he has accumulated during his thirty years in economic development. … Read More