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Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development

Dane Carlson
Economic Development
Entrepreneurship
Workforce Development
Sitehunt
Manufacturing
Tourism
Community Development
Community Engagement
Data Centers
Talent Attraction
Covid-19
Sustainable Economic Development
Quality Of Life
Startedup Foundation
Baltimore
Site Selection
Linkedin
Prosperity Builder Scorecard
Forward Trade Zone
Innovation

Dane Carlson explores the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future. You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO. We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next leve... more

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In this episode of the Econ Dev Show Dane Carlson talks with Lori Henderson, executive director of the Ponca City Development Authority, about what economic development looks like in a rural manufacturing community where workforce, housing, childcare... more

In this unique episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Dan Kiger, founder and principal advisor at VerumLegend, about why a meeting that feels productive can still leave you without the answers you need.

Drawing on more than 20 years i... more

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show Dane Carlson talks with Peter McGee about why entrepreneurship support is often included in economic development plans but rarely given the same strategic attention as attraction, retention, and infrastructure.

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In this episode of the Econ Dev Show Dane talks with Thane Hutcheson about what site selection looks like from the company side of the table, beginning with why the process often starts with markets, labor, supply chains, and operating conditions rat... more

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Lori Henderson
Executive Director at the Ponca City Development Authority
Ponca City Development Authority
Episode: 238: How Ponca City Turned Housing Into Economic Development with Lori Henderson
Dan Kiger
Founder and principal advisor at VerumLegend
VerumLegend
Episode: 237: What a Military Interrogator Can Teach Economic Developers with Dan Kiger
Peter McGee
Founder and CEO of Light Your Beacon
Light Your Beacon
Episode: 236: Stop Treating Entrepreneurship Like a Side Project with Peter McGee
Thane Hutcherson
Founder and President of Five Points Strategic Advisors; author of The Incentives Negotiator on Substack
Five Points Strategic Advisors
Episode: 235: Site Selection Doesn't Start With the Site with Thane Hutcheson
Amy Renner
Community Development Senior Program Manager for RCAP
RCAP
Episode: 234: Why Rural Communities Need More Than Grant Money with Amy Renner
Will Williams
President and CEO of the Western South Carolina Economic Development Partnership
Western South Carolina Economic Development Partnership
Episode: 233: Infrastructure, Trust, and the Future of Economic Development with Will Williams
Bethany Quinn
President of Golden Shovel Agency
Golden Shovel Agency
Episode: 232: Stop Marketing Your Community Like Everywhere Else with Bethany Quinn
Mike Swesey
President and CEO, St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation
St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation
Episode: 231: Speed Wins in Economic Development with Mike Swesey
Andrew Sloss
Principal at Sloss Site Selection and Location Investment Consulting
Sloss Site Selection and Location Investment Consulting
Episode: 230: No Is Never the Final Answer: Creative Retention Strategies with Andrew Sloss

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Dane Carlson
Host of the Econ Dev Show Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Required binging for anyone interested in state and local econ dev

    This is a podcast I am intentional about keeping up on, and it’s worth every minute. There’s really no better place to hear from colleagues in the field how they are innovating in the profession, and that’s all this profession is so we have to keep up with each other!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LMGale
    United States2 years ago
  • Staple source

    Good, comprehensive view of the field of economic development provided over time. Would be interested to hear more about the beneficiaries of the services rather than the providers, the impacts of long term successes, etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjddkd
    United States3 years ago
  • Always great content!

    Dane does such a good job guiding the conversation and pulling key information out of every interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hey! It’s Ben McDaniel
    United States3 years ago
  • A great view into Economic Development

    This podcast has changed the way I look at economic development, as I get to hear from Econ Devs all across the country. I honestly had no idea what my mother did in her career but now I have a better idea on what it is that my parents try to persuade me to become. It should be noted that I listen to this podcast at 2x speed. So ymmv. Four stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    turtleweed
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners note broad ED coverage and helpful case studies
Audience appreciates depth of guest expertise and actionable insights in site selection and incentives

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238: How Ponca City Turned Housing Into Economic Development with Lori Henderson
Q: What have you learned from housing incentive efforts that could help other communities?
Provide a predictable pot of money to cover the gap for builders, ensure the profit margin is comparable to what they could earn in larger markets, and work with the city to streamline permitting and leverage back-end incentives to 'sweeten the pot' for developers.
238: How Ponca City Turned Housing Into Economic Development with Lori Henderson
Q: What kinds of industries dominate the economy today in Ponca City?
Oil and gas remain central, with a refinery employing many workers, but there is also strong precision manufacturing, trailer and generator production for oil and gas and data centers, plus agricultural product manufacturing, creating a well-rounded economy.
237: What a Military Interrogator Can Teach Economic Developers with Dan Kiger
Q: What would you ask to understand whether we have a real shot if a company says our community is on its short list?
Ask who else is on the short list and define what healthy incentives look like to determine if their requirements can be met, plus what would definitely cause us to not be selected to gauge real odds and set conditions for progress.
236: Stop Treating Entrepreneurship Like a Side Project with Peter McGee
Q: How can ED offices implement or partner with Light Your Beacon?
Programs can be white labeled so municipalities keep their own branding and metrics, and ED offices can launch cohorts with dashboards, with Light Your Beacon providing the content, coaching framework, and reporting tools to support local priorities.
236: Stop Treating Entrepreneurship Like a Side Project with Peter McGee
Q: What does an entrepreneurship program look like from an entrepreneur's perspective?
He describes a blended approach of 50 short pre-recorded videos with fillable worksheets, plus live coaching (one-on-one or group) and an admin dashboard for EDOs to monitor attendance, coach notes, and outcomes, enabling tailored cohorts and built-in reporting.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show exploring strategies that accelerate local economic development, site selection, and regional growth. Episodes center on leadership lessons, fast-moving deal-making, public-private partnerships, and the human side of ED—from incentives and data centers to workforce pipelines and placemaking. Noteworthy is the emphasis on speed to market, relationship-building, and collaborative ecosystems across cities and regions, with guests ranging from ED directors and site selectors to nonprofit and private-sector leaders. For potential listeners, expect actionable playbooks, real-world case studies, and a clear tilt toward how communities attract investment while balancing equity and sustainability.

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1. Lori Henderson
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4. Thane Hutcherson
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7. Bethany Quinn
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