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21 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

The stories Dane thinks you need to see. March 27, 2025 edition.

21 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
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Economic Development and Developers in the News # 188

Econ dev news from 31 economic development executives and organizations in 15 states.

Economic Development and Developers in the News # 188
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Podcast 166: Building Arkansas's Economic Future with Clint O'Neal

From Teaching Junior High to Recruiting Fortune 500s

Podcast 166: Building Arkansas's Economic Future with Clint O'Neal
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23 New Econ Dev Jobs This Week

23 jobs in 15 states from $49,000 - $250,000+

23 New Econ Dev Jobs This Week
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31 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

The stories Dane thinks you need to see. March 20, 2025 edition.

31 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

Sitehunt Posts

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Economic Developer or Indiana Jones: The Quest for Infrastructure Data

Are you an ED or do you wear a fedora, bomber jacket and carry a whip?

Economic Developer or  Indiana Jones: The Quest for Infrastructure Data
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The Impossible Magic of Economic Development

Why your EDO needs a magic wand called Sitehunt

The Impossible Magic of Economic Development
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Is AI the Site Selection Tool of the Future?

Some say no. Dane says YES!

Is AI the Site Selection Tool of the Future?
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Old RFIs Wanted

Dust off those RFIs and send them my way, please.

Old RFIs Wanted
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Can We Decipher the Secrets of an Abandoned Lot?

Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the weeds.

Can We Decipher the Secrets of an Abandoned Lot?