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Dane Carlson

CEO of Sitehunt, the AI platform for economic development, site selection and RFI automation. Host and publisher of the Econ Dev Show. In Houston, Texas.

Economic Development Has an Urban Bias

Why rural success is often smaller in the headline and larger in the community

Economic Development Has an Urban Bias
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26 New Economic Development Jobs This Week

In 20 states, from $35k - $198k

26 New Economic Development Jobs This Week

Economic Developers Waste Too Much Time Pitching the Place Before They Understand the Problem

Business attraction works best when it starts with the company’s concern, not the community’s brochure.

Economic Developers Waste Too Much Time Pitching the Place Before They Understand the Problem

Economic Development Marketing Needs to Think More Like B2B Marketing

Economic developers need to move from promotion to pipeline.

Economic Development Marketing Needs to Think More Like B2B Marketing
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27 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

The stories Dane thinks you need to see. May 14, 2026 edition.

27 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

Downtown Revitalization Gets Weaker When Communities Wait for Outsiders to Save It

Why the strongest downtown strategies start with the businesses already making, hiring, and building value close to home.

Downtown Revitalization Gets Weaker When Communities Wait for Outsiders to Save It
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Economic Development and Developers in the News # 243

Econ dev news from 86 economic development executives and organizations in 34 states.

Economic Development and Developers in the News # 243

How a Technology Center Can Function Like an Economic Development Tool

Workforce institutions can be more than support infrastructure. They can become implementation partners for regional growth.

How a Technology Center Can Function Like an Economic Development Tool
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Sitehunt Gives You Your Friday Afternoons Back

Less scramble, less rework, and a clearer answer when the prospect asks what sites you have at 4:59 p.m.

Sitehunt Gives You Your Friday Afternoons Back

Regions Do Not Compete Globally When They Sound Local and Fragmented

Why regional alignment matters more than another inventory of assets

Regions Do Not Compete Globally When They Sound Local and Fragmented
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