19 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
The stories Dane thinks you need to see. October 10, 2024 edition.
Welcome to this week's issue of What Economic Developers Need to Know This Week, where we explore the evolving dynamics of our economy.
This week we have 19 tools, stories, graphics, charts, and videos that I think you'll find informative, useful, inspiring, and perhaps even humorous. Some are economic development related directly, and some only indirectly. 🤔
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1) Book 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.
2) Podcast # 144: Innovative Economic Development in St. Louis with Jason Archer and Darrell Scott - St. Louis is up to something special
3) Podcast # 143: Why Destination Marketers Should Think Like Economic Developers - One man’s attempt to build an escape room to save a small town.
4) Striking dockworkers are back to work – but disagreement over automation stands in the way of lasting peace: The battle over robots at US ports is on.
5) How do we make Americans leave the house again?
6) The regional impacts of America's investment boom: How investments in clean energy, semiconductors, & infrastructure are reshaping American economic geography:
