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32 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

The stories Dane thinks you need to see. October 24, 2024 edition.

Dane Carlson
Dane Carlson
5 min read
32 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

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 32 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. 🤔

If you're wondering what to do with the info in this newsletter, send something to your board members. It will make you look good!

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Learn More

1) Economic Development and Developers in the News # 169 - Econ dev news from 40 economic development executives and organizations in 23 states.


2) Podcast 146: The Coming Demographic Drought: Navigating America's Looming Labor Crisis with Josh Wright - As the youngest Baby Boomers retire, we're going to run out of workers. Seriously.


3) 26 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week - The stories Dane thinks you need to see. October 17, 2024 edition.


4) Economic Development and Developers in the News # 168 - Econ dev news from 67 economic development executives and organizations in 23 states.


5) Podcast # 145: Economic Development in Southern Oregon with Marta Tarantsey - One look at the diversity of Oregon's economy


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