First Follower: Economic Development Leadership Lessons from a Dancing Guy
My favorite organizational lesson that in just under three minutes explains more about leadership than any management book I’ve read.
20 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
The stories Dane thinks you need to see. August 13, 2026 edition.
Economic Development and Developers in the News # 256
Econ dev news from 47 economic development executives and organizations in 25 states.
Podcast 231: Speed Wins in Economic Development with Mike Swesey
Because the site selector may have shortlisted you before you knew there was a project.
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.
