Be Persistent
An exercise that grows all of your other skill muscles.
Podcast 230: No Is Never the Final Answer: Creative Retention Strategies with Andrew Sloss
The first answer may be no. The second answer requires a better conversation.
56 New Economic Development Jobs This Week
In 25 states, from $39,461 - $307,769
14 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
The stories Dane thinks you need to see. July 30, 2026 edition.
The Five Contradictions of Economic Development
A preview of what 500+ conversations taught me about the tensions at the heart of economic development.
Small Cities Should Read Their Own Systems Before Copying Someone Else's Model
Outside examples can help, but rural entrepreneurship strategy has to be translated into local design.
