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22 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
The stories Dane thinks you need to see. February 12, 2026 edition.
Economic Development and Developers in the News # 230
Econ dev news from 63 economic development executives and organizations in 32 states.
Podcast 208: What Rural Economic Development in Nebraska Really Looks Like in 2026 with Lisa Hurley
Economic development where everyone knows your grocery list
39 New Economic Development Jobs This Week
In 19 states, from $40,140 - $197,963
30 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
The stories Dane thinks you need to see. February 5, 2026 edition.
Time is the incentive.
Answer RFIs in minutes not days.
January Is for Fresh Starts (and Better RFIs)
A better moment to look at how you respond to RFIs
Wait, Dane Built Sitehunt? Here’s What 500+ Demos Taught Him.
Economic Development's AI Evolution
Dane Carlson on the Rural Strong Podcast: AI, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development
Turning rural hustle and AI muscle into competitive advantage
Podcast 196: AI and the Future of Economic Development with Dane Carlson
All AI is not "AI slop"
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