Econ Dev Show

The Econ Dev Show is a podcast, email newsletter, and blog of actionable strategies, fresh news, insights, and ideas from the economic development community and your host, Dane Carlson.

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09 Jun 2021

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1️⃣4️⃣ Economic Development and Developers in the News

Econ dev news from 43 states. June 9, 2021 edition.

08 Jun 2021

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Episode #5: What's a Community Development Improvement Corporation with Josh Mejia

Dane and Josh talked community improvement, SpaceX, entrepreneurship-led economic development, international trade, and supply chains

02 Jun 2021

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1️⃣3️⃣ Economic Development and Developers in the News

Econ dev news from 26 states and Canada. June 2, 2021 edition.

Assorted Links Friday

Time to close regional economic divides, the lure of H Mart, the rise of built-to-rent suburbs, are there psychological benefits to commuting to work, and Friday Fun.

10 Jun 2021

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Assorted Links Thursday

Navigating the post pandemic return to in-person conferences with color coded bracelets, 2 truths and a lie, and so much more.

09 Jun 2021

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Assorted Links Wednesday

More than 25% of shoppers have a different size today than before the pandemic -- that and more.

08 Jun 2021

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Assorted Links Tuesday

A decline in battery prices, the rise in food and commodity prices; growth in Texas population, decline in pasta size -- all this and more.

07 Jun 2021

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Assorted Links Monday

Walmart's challenges, new trends in alcohol, equity at the EDA, the great wings rush, and more.

04 Jun 2021

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Assorted Links Friday

How to navigate the 'Great Reset', how COVID has changed economics and inspired a new generation of entrepreneurs, give yourself the freedom to be creative, and more.