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Economic Development and Developers in the News # 110

Econ dev news from 76 economic development executives and organizations in 25 states and Canada.

Dane Carlson
Dane Carlson
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Economic Development and Developers in the News # 110
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Welcome to this week's issue of Economic Developers in the News, where we bring you a collection of stories that highlight the superhero-like efforts of local economic development leaders stretching across the country, and sometimes around the world.

Today's issue contains news from 76 economic development executives and organizations in 25 states and Canada.

If this is your first time reading: Welcome! 👋👋

The Econ Dev Show is a podcast and weekday email newsletter of actionable strategies, fresh news, insights, and ideas from the economic development community and your host, Dane Carlson.  On Wednesdays, we share news from the economic development community.

As always, if you want to submit something for next week, or if you spot an error, please email me.


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Arizona

Joshua Jefferson is the new Economic Development Program Manager at City of Tempe.

California

Nicole Snyder is the new Deputy Director at the Employment & Economic Development Department at San Joaquin County.

Canada

Perth County's Economic Development and Tourism team seeks residents' input for a new five-year Economic Development and Tourism Strategy.

Amanda St. John is the new Business Attraction & Investment at Town of Caledon.


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