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Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development

Dane Carlson
Economic Development
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Community Development
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Covid-19
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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 Dane Carlson talks with Sandy Davis of the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation and Ryan Cannon of Golf Tourism Solutions about a business recruitment opportunity hiding behind decades of tourism success.

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In this episode of the Econ Dev Show Dane Carlson talks with Victoria Archuleta, Senior Economic Development Director for the Village of Los Lunas, New Mexico, about what happens when a small community starts attracting some very big companies.

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In this episode of the Econ Dev Show Dane Carlson talks with Max Karren, founder of Choose Our City, about why economic development websites need to do more than look pretty.

Max explains how search engine optimization (SEO) is evolving as site sele... more

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

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Victoria Archuleta
Senior Economic Development Director for the Village of Los Lunas
Village of Los Lunas
Episode: 240: Small Town, Big Tech with Victoria Archuleta
Max Karren
Founder of Choose Our City, providing websites and SEO for economic development organizations
Choose Our City
Episode: 239: Your EDO Website Looks Great. So Why Isn't It Working? with Max Karren
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

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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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240: Small Town, Big Tech with Victoria Archuleta
Q: Do you have enough workers? Or are people driving down from Albuquerque and all around to work there?
Archuleta says commuting patterns have shifted, with workers now coming from Albuquerque and other areas for jobs in Los Lunas. Major employers also bring more customers to locally owned businesses.
240: Small Town, Big Tech with Victoria Archuleta
Q: How do you balance all of this growth with keeping what it was that made the place unique?
Archuleta says agriculture remains important, with generational farms and ranches continuing alongside development concentrated in the industrial park. She adds that the developed area was not historically farmland.
239: Your EDO Website Looks Great. So Why Isn't It Working? with Max Karren
Q: What kind of research do you suggest that somebody do to see sort of how their community ranks in regards to economic development, in regards to moving to their city using the LLMs?
Karren suggests testing community-related questions in a fresh or incognito AI search session and checking whether the community appears accurately. He also recommends Google Search Console for tracking keywords and organic search performance.
239: Your EDO Website Looks Great. So Why Isn't It Working? with Max Karren
Q: What surprised you the most when you evaluated nine well-known EDO and talent attraction websites this year?
Karren expected more design problems, but found that the sites generally looked modern. Weak lead capture and slow page speed were more widespread, despite being relatively straightforward areas to improve.
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.

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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. Victoria Archuleta
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3. Lori Henderson
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7. Amy Renner
8. Will Williams

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