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Dane Carlson
Dane Carlson
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Economic Development in the News

Springfield Illinois fires Office of Planning and Economic Development director Val Yazell

Economic development strategy by Echo Lacombe Association accepted by Lacombe Alberta Canada city council.

College Station Texas city council received an economic development recruitment update from Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation CEO Matt Prochaska.

Radius Indiana President and CEO Jeff Quyle optimistic about southern Indiana economic recovery

How to ensure Canada’s health sector remains an engine of economic prosperity.

Michael Hecht President and CEO of GNO Inc: "You’re definitely starting to see some really positive signs [in the New Orleans, Louisiana economy]."

Virginia: Williamsburg Economic Development Director Michelle DeWill with Yuri Adams economic development specialist and Joanna Skrabala tourism development specialist have been awarded a Community Economic Development Award from the Virginia Economic Development Association.

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