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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
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Podcast Episode 41 - Economic Development in Alabama With Jim Searcy

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


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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

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