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Economic Development and Developers in the News # 195

Econ dev news from 77 economic development executives and organizations in 23 states.

Economic Development and Developers in the News # 195
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Podcast 173 - From Possibilities to Reality: How to Save Your Small Town with Deb Brown

'We want it more like 1955' actually means 'We want more stores open longer hours'

Podcast 173 - From Possibilities to Reality: How to Save Your Small Town with Deb Brown
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27 New Econ Dev Jobs This Week

In 13 states, from $20,800 - $258,798.

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

The stories Dane thinks you need to see. May 8, 2025 edition.

27 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
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Economic Development and Developers in the News # 194

Econ dev news from 75 economic development executives and organizations in 22 states.

Economic Development and Developers in the News # 194

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?