Black Sheep Economic Development Podcast

DEVCORE Strategic Advisors, LLC
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Relevant economic development conversations for economic development practitioners! Tom Cole is a 30+ year economic development professional with experiences outside the "norm" of most in the industry. As an ED Pro, a local government expert, real estate developer, housing developer, entrepreneur and former construction executive, he's participated in ED deals from every side of the table. Plain spoken, common sense, humility and humor allow his messages to resonate with YOU, the ED Practitioner!

  1. 03/22/2023

    Create and Repair with Thoughtfulness, Fairness and Clawbacks #15

    Your role as an ED Practitioner goes beyond "marketing" a community. Your role is actually to create and repair, but fairness and thoughtfulness must be leading drivers.

    11 min

  2. 03/08/2023

    Thoughts on Workforce : Threat Assessment #14

    This episode offers thoughts on the current labor pool and employment cannibalism.

    10 min

  3. 02/24/2023

    Topless Sunbathing and Economic Development #13

    Despite the title, this is not a 10-point guide to public nudity, but rather a discussion of mindset and fulfillment of you bringing unique creativity to the table.  YOU matter.  YOU need to be YOU, not just a character that fits the job description.

    8 min

  4. 02/22/2023

    Leave Your Job #12

    You deserve an emotional and creative break...it may also be the shot in the arm you've been needing!

    9 min

  5. 01/30/2023

    DIVERSITY in Economic Development #11

    We've come a long way in the Economic Development profession, but we're not done yet.

    7 min

  6. 01/30/2023

    Spheres of Concern #10

    Understanding the goals and pressures of each entity in a given project is vital...and powerful!

    16 min

  7. 11/16/2022

    Do NOT Be Timid! #9

    You CANNOT Be Timid and Successful in Economic Development

    11 min

  8. 10/15/2022

    Communicating with YOUR Stakeholders #8

    Different stakeholders require different information.

    13 min
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Relevant economic development conversations for economic development practitioners! Tom Cole is a 30+ year economic development professional with experiences outside the "norm" of most in the industry. As an ED Pro, a local government expert, real estate developer, housing developer, entrepreneur and former construction executive, he's participated in ED deals from every side of the table. Plain spoken, common sense, humility and humor allow his messages to resonate with YOU, the ED Practitioner!

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