Podcast Episode 77: The Work Starts at Home: Business Attraction with Lenora Fisher

Episode 77 of the Econ Dev Show Podcast is out.

In this episode, Dane talks business attraction with Lenora Fisher, the Director of Business Attraction at Greater Peoria Economic Development Council.

Lenora is a very special guest. Not only is she an expert in business attraction, but she's also an incredibly interesting person with a diverse background and wealth of experiences.

Our guest today has always had a passion for international relations and initially set out to become a diplomat. Along the way, she also became involved in politics and even worked on the Obama campaign.

But that's just the beginning of her story. In this interview, she'll be sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience in economic development and business attraction, as well as offering practical tips and strategies for anyone looking to make a difference in their community.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired.

Episode Links

• Lenora Fisher | LinkedIn
• Greater Peoria EDC

More About Peorgia

• Econ Dev Show Podcast Episode 71 - Both a Planning Agency and an EDO With Chris Setti
• Visit Peoria, IL | Find Hotels, Restaurants & Things to Do
• Relocating to Peoria IL | Discover Area Communities & Culture

Organizations Mentioned

• Transatlantic Business Council - TBIC
• SelectUSA
• Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference
• Site Selectors Guild
• MidAmerica Economic Development Council

Economic Development in Illinois

• Intersect Illinois
• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Jay Garner

• Econ Dev Show Podcast Episode 39 - Economic Development is Still Not for Amateurs with Jay Garner
• Amazon.com: Economic Development Is [STILL] Not for Amateurs!: A must-read for community leaders on how to achieve economic development success eBook
• Economic Development is Still Not for Amateurs Book Review By Lenora Fisher

More About Lenora

• Experience working 2007-08 Obama campaign shapes Peoria economic developer's vision for city | Peoria Public Radio
• Episode 119: How to Sharpen Up Your Conflict Resolution to Cut Through Tension | Lenora Fisher, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council – America's Jobs Team

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