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Hyper Local: Economic Development

Hyper Local Host: Mason Ainsworth
Ontario
Economic Development
Toronto
Ottawa
Artificial Intelligence
Bright Ideas Competition
EDCO
Collaboration
Digital Marketing
The JOY Experiments
Economic Developers Council Of Ontario
Sarnia-Lampton Economic Partnership
Nuclear Innovation Institute
Ontario Business Improvement Area Association
Defense Innovation Hub
Invest Ottawa
Hamilton
Ontario, Canada
Canada
Cambridge, Ontario

Mission: To inspire economic development professionals, encourage entrepreneurship, and foster community growth by sharing stories, lessons learned, impactful projects, case studies of successful initiatives, and innovative ideas for thriving communities.

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Howard Tam is an Urban Planner, a proud foodie, and the founder of Eat More Scarborough food tours. Through immersive culinary experiences, Howard is championing culinary tourism while shining a light on the incredible diversity and stories within on... more

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Paul Kalbfleisch is disrupting traditional city-building strategies with JOY! From his time as the VP of Brand Marketing and Creativity for Research in Motion (RIM) to creating his own consulting firm (PAUL Consulting Inc.) and co-authoring The JOY E... more

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Join former winners of the EDCO Bright Ideas Competition—Laura Thompson, Sushmitha Thirumalaivasan, and our host, Mason Ainsworth for an inspiring deep dive into one of Ontario's premier programs for economic development innovators.

As former partic... more

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SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT: 15 Micro Interviews from the 69th EDCO!

I just returned from the 69th Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Conference in Toronto, where I decided to do something different.

For the first time ever on Hyper Local: Eco... more

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Jessica Linthorne is powering the future of Ontario’s energy economy. As President & CEO at the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), she’s at the forefront of connecting nuclear innovation with economic development, job creation, and community impact ... more

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Nathan Ohle is leading global economic development conversations. As President & CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the world’s largest association of economic developers, he is steering the organization into its historic 1... more

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Kate Burns Gallagher is a political and economic development powerhouse! From her start as an Executive Assistant to MP Joe Preston at the Parliament of Canada, to shaping economic development and tourism in the County of Elgin, Kate now leads as Exe... more

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Downtown matters, and Rachel Braithwaite is leading the charge with Canada’s largest provincial business improvement area association. As Executive Director of the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA), she leads with enthusiasm, has ... more

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Howard Tam
Policy advisor, lecturer, and foodie-in-chief; founder of Eat More Food Tours
Eat More Food Tours
Episode: Reclaiming Narratives Through Food: Why Culinary Tourism, Shared Meals & Hyper-Local Stories Are Essential for Thriving Neighborhoods-S2 E7-Howard Tam
Paul Kalbfleisch
Author of The JOY Experiments; consultant and former VP of Brand Marketing and Creativity for Research in Motion
paulconsultinginc.com
Episode: To what end? Paul Kalbfleisch, on the importance of Play, The Joy Experiments, and the Future of Cities-S2 E6.
Sushmita Thirumalaivasan
Economic development professional focusing on accelerator programming and policy
Episode: Bright Ideas, Bright People, Bright Future. The EDCO Bright Ideas Competition Experience!-S2 E5
Laura Thompson
Economic development professional with experience in Innisfil and municipal toolkits
Town of Innisfil
Episode: Bright Ideas, Bright People, Bright Future. The EDCO Bright Ideas Competition Experience!-S2 E5
Jessica Linthorne
President and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute
Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)
Episode: The Nuclear Edge: Jessica Linthorne on Innovation, Jobs & Ontario’s Energy Economy.
Nathan Ohle
President and CEO, International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
IEDC
Episode: The World’s Largest EcDev Association: Inside IEDC with President & CEO Nathan Ohle.
Kate Burns Gallagher
Executive Director, Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC)
WOWC
Episode: WOWC’s Vision & ROMA 2026. Collaboration is the Word with Kate Burns Gallagher!
Rachel Braithwaite
Executive Director, Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA)
OBIAA
Episode: Moving mountains with Main Street’s. OBIAA, Canada’s Largest Provincial Business Improvement Area Association: The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) with E.D. Rachel Braithwaite.
Stephanie Crilly
Executive Director of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)
Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)
Episode: Inside Canada’s Largest Provincial Economic Development Association: The Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO) with Executive Director Stephanie Crilly.

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Mason Ainsworth
Host of Hyper Local

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WOWC’s Vision & ROMA 2026. Collaboration is the Word with Kate Burns Gallagher!
Q: What is your word for the year and how does collaboration play into ROMA and regional leadership?
Kate's guest response centers on collaboration as her word for the year, emphasizing talking things through, building relationships across sectors, and using ROMA as a platform to advance regional priorities through shared leadership.
WOWC’s Vision & ROMA 2026. Collaboration is the Word with Kate Burns Gallagher!
Q: Is there a way listeners can get involved or support WOWC's work?
Yes. Economic developers can stay connected, share on-the-ground insights, and alert regional advocacy groups to emerging trends so they can push timely policy changes at higher levels of government.
The World’s Largest EcDev Association: Inside IEDC with President & CEO Nathan Ohle.
Q: What drives the next generation of leaders in economic development?
Mentorship, emerging leaders affinity groups, and structured training programs—plus opportunities to partner with other organizations and learn through hands-on experiences like the ERC—are key.
The World’s Largest EcDev Association: Inside IEDC with President & CEO Nathan Ohle.
Q: Tell us about the organization and its role in the field.
IEDC is the world's largest association for economic developers, offering conferences, certifications (CED, CXD, EDP), policy advocacy, and partnership-building to advance the field globally.
Diplomat-Turned-EcDev Leader: Attracting FDI and Talent to Canada’s Capital. Jens-Michael Schaal: VP-Global Expansion @ Invest Ottawa.
Q: Could you explain what a diplomat does and how that work translates to your current role in economic development?
The role blends hands-on business development with representing your jurisdiction, building relationships, and promoting your region internationally, with an emphasis on transparency, tailoring approaches to local contexts, and using diplomacy to create opportunities for investment and collaboration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hyper Local: Economic Development

What is Hyper Local: Economic Development about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on local economic development, municipal innovation, and community growth through in-depth conversations with practitioners, policymakers, and cross-sector leaders. Episodes explore topics like culinary-driven neighborhood vitality, play and public space in city-building, municipal competitions and toolkits that accelerate implementation, rural-urban development, energy- and infrastructure-linked economic strategies, and international collaboration to attract investment and talent. A notable pattern is bringing hands-on experience from cities and regions, with practical takeaways such as program design, cross-department collaboration, and the role of partnerships with BIAs, EDCO, and regional coalitions. Sponsor mentions a... more

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Recent guests on Hyper Local: Economic Development include:

1. Howard Tam
2. Paul Kalbfleisch
3. Sushmita Thirumalaivasan
4. Laura Thompson
5. Jessica Linthorne
6. Nathan Ohle
7. Kate Burns Gallagher
8. Rachel Braithwaite

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