Skip to content

Podcast Episode 41 - Economic Development in Alabama With Jim Searcy

In this episode, Dane talks with Jim Searcy, executive director of the Economic Development Association of Alabama.

Dane Carlson
Dane Carlson
1 min read
Podcast Episode 41 - Economic Development in Alabama With Jim Searcy

Episode # 41 of the Econ Dev Show Podcast is now live.


Today's issue is brought to you by LocalIntel.

In this episode, Dane talks with Jim Searcy, executive director of the Economic Development Association of Alabama.

We discuss:

  • The organizations's lobbying and professional development work
  • The future of economic development in Alabama
  • Jim's history in ecomomic development
  • What it's like to be an executive director of an association
  • The job situation for economic developers in Alabama
  • Who are the standout economic developers in Alabama

PodcastNewsletter

Dane Carlson Twitter

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.


Related Posts

Members Public

56 New Economic Development Jobs This Week

In 25 states, from $39,461 - $307,769

56 New Economic Development Jobs This Week
Members Public

14 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week

The stories Dane thinks you need to see. July 30, 2026 edition.

14 Things Economic Developers Need to Know This Week
Members Public

Economic Development and Developers in the News # 254

Econ dev news from 54 economic development executives and organizations in 25 states.

Economic Development and Developers in the News # 254
Members Public

The Five Contradictions of Economic Development

A preview of what 500+ conversations taught me about the tensions at the heart of economic development.

The Five Contradictions of Economic Development
Members Public

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.

Small Cities Should Read Their Own Systems Before Copying Someone Else's Model