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Review: Cultivating Talent in Rural America: A Guide to Talent Development and Attraction in Rural Communities by Isaac Lee

Isaac Lee's focus on leveraging local assets, fostering community, and creating opportunities that align with rural values provides a compelling framework for rural revitalization.

Review: Cultivating Talent in Rural America: A Guide to Talent Development and Attraction in Rural Communities by Isaac Lee
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Podcast # 144: Innovative Economic Development in St. Louis with Jason Archer and Darrell Scott

St. Louis is up to something special

Podcast # 144: Innovative Economic Development in St. Louis with Jason Archer and Darrell Scott
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Podcast # 143: Why Destination Marketers Should Think Like Economic Developers

One man’s attempt to build an escape room to save a small town.

Podcast # 143: Why Destination Marketers Should Think Like Economic Developers
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33 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

The stories Dane thinks you need to see. October 3, 2024 edition.

33 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
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Economic Development and Developers in the News # 167

Econ dev news from 26 economic development executives and organizations in 14 states.

Economic Development and Developers in the News # 167

Sitehunt Posts

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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?
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Sitehunt For Small Communities

Because even small towns deserve big data.

Sitehunt For Small Communities
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Exciting Enhancements to Sitehunt: Your Essential Tool for Economic Development

Sitehunt -- where your readiness catalyzes opportunity.

Exciting Enhancements to Sitehunt: Your Essential Tool for Economic Development