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33 New Economic Development Jobs

Jobs in 17 states and Canada, from $45k - $200k

33 New Economic Development Jobs
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The 29 Things to Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

The stories Dane thinks you need to see. September 28, 2023 edition.

The 29 Things to Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
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Economic Development and Developers in the News #125

Econ dev news from 78 economic development executives and organizations in 21 states and Canada.

Economic Development and Developers in the News #125
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Some Quick Thoughts from the 2023 IEDC Annual Conference

Economic developers must remain agile and forward-thinking

Some Quick Thoughts from the 2023 IEDC Annual Conference
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Podcast Episode # 110 - Counting What Counts: A Data-Backed Path to Community Revival with Jon Maynard

The data says your town's dying; are you gonna do something or just keep complaining?

Podcast Episode # 110  - Counting What Counts: A Data-Backed Path to Community Revival with Jon Maynard

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Podcast Transcript #107: Meet Joe Collins - The First Subscriber to the Econ Dev Show

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Podcast Transcript #107: Meet Joe Collins - The First Subscriber to the Econ Dev Show
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Seven Habits of Highly Effective Communities

You cannot change your future, but you can change your habits, and surely your habits will change your future.

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Podcast Transcript #106: Jamie Beasley

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Podcast Transcript #106: Jamie Beasley
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Podcast Transcript: #105 Ben McDaniel

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Podcast Transcript: #105 Ben McDaniel
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Job: Economic Development Director for Grand County, Utah

Lead economic diversification, sustainable tourism, and recreation

Job: Economic Development Director for Grand County, Utah
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Podcast Transcript: #104 With Chad Miller

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Podcast Transcript: #104 With Chad Miller
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Why Are We Building an Econ Dev Ecosystem Map

The how's and why's of our Where's Waldo search.

Why Are We Building an Econ Dev Ecosystem Map
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Podcast Transcript: # 103 Zen and the Art of Rural Economic Development

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Join the Economic Recovery Corps

IEDC and its partners are building a nationwide corps of diverse, cross-sector talent with the skills and expertise

Join the Economic Recovery Corps
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Topophilia: Understanding the Heart of Place-based Economic Development

Boosting the economy with local love - no romance required!