EDO Breakthrough

Sandy Dubay, CEcD
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EDO Breakthrough

Is there an economic development problem that you just can’t seem to make any progress on? Grab your phone and call the EDO Breakthrough podcast! After all, no challenge is unsolvable with a creative solutions team by your side. In each episode, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and host Sandy Dubay welcomes a new business leader, community luminary, and other modern mages to discuss the challenges, joys, and needs of communities across the United States. Sandy and her guest will combine their powers to answer your real-life economic development questions.When our powers combine, we can make an EDO breakthrough!

Episodes

  1. 11/26/2024

    E10 – Expediting the RFI Process, with Dane Carlson

    For the season finale of EDO Breakthrough, we’ve invited Dane Carlson to be this week’s guest! Dane is the Host of the Econ Dev Show podcast and CEO of Sitehunt. We discuss all things podcasting, how to deal with change in the workplace, and the impetus behind creating Sitehunt, an AI platform that helps economic developers. Key Takeaways:What it’s *really* like to be the host of a podcastHow Sitehunt can expedite the RFI processSimilarities between AI and internsAbout the Guest:Dane Car...

    31 min

  2. 11/19/2024

    E09 – Integrating Arts & Culture for Economic Success, with Ash Hanson

    Ash Hanson is a rural arts advocate and in this episode, we discuss the four themes of rural community development: Activate, Connect, Nurture, and Support.She also shares how arts & culture can intersect with economic development, how she creates opportunities for connection through her roles at DoPT and PlaceBase Productions, and her thoughts about #EroticCapital.Key Takeaways:How Arts & Culture directly impact economic developmentWhy viewing art as the “cherry on top” does a disser...

    45 min

  3. 11/12/2024

    E08 – Infrastructure & Inclusivity, with Clarence Hulse

    Clarence Hulse is one of the few individuals in the industry who actively sought out a career in economic development. In this episode, we discuss lifelong learning, reverse mentorship, and the programs Michigan City is implementing to attract and develop its workforce.Key Takeaways:How being in the private sector of real estate has made him a better economic developerWhy “inclusive” economic development is importantHow infrastructure updates are boosting Michigan City’s economyResources Ment...

    33 min

  4. 10/29/2024

    E07 – Mentorship in Economic Development, with Sandy Castor

    Sandy Castor shares her perspective on how transportation and economic development work together, professional development opportunities, and the power of mentorship. We also discuss “soft” skills, saying yes more, and her accidental path to economic development.Key Takeaways:Why access to transportation *is* economic developmentThe difference between mentors, advisors, and sponsorsHow “soft skills” are not softAbout the Guest:Sandy Castor is an Economic Development professional. You can conn...

    42 min

  5. 10/22/2024

    E06 – Leveraging an Economic Development Week to Tell Your EDOs Story, with Sandy Dubay

    This week’s episode is all about Economic Development Week, and how you can leverage it to share your EDO’s story with your local community. Economic Developers rarely promote their efforts or teams, and this is the perfect opportunity to do that! Key Takeaways:Best practices and tips for a successful event, including using Earned and Owned mediaUtilizing and training volunteersHow MEDA has been able to host a successful Economic Development Week since 2011Resources Mentioned:MEDA Econom...

    16 min

  6. 10/15/2024

    E05 – Networking and Building Relationships in Economic Development, with Ebonie Atkins

    Ebonie Atkins, Managing Director of Henrico Economic Development Authority, shares tips for networking and creating relationships. We also discuss business retention tactics, regionalism, partnerships, and teaching economic geography.Key Takeaways:Tips for creating relationships in a people-focused industry How to work with local partners for business retention effortsBalancing data and storytelling in economic developmentAbout the Guest:Ebonie Atkins is the Managing Director for the Hen...

    31 min

  7. 10/08/2024

    E04 – Leveraging Your Community’s Personality for Talent Attraction, with Amanda Ellis

    Amanda Ellis, Editor-in-Chief for Livability.com, shares how EDOs can leverage storytelling when marketing their communities. In this episode, we discuss workforce trends like hybrid working and relocating, how AI will affect search engine optimization for prospects, and why professional development opportunities are so important for retaining employees.Key Takeaways:How communities can leverage their unique assets for talent attraction and tourismUsing experiences and meetups to create “stic...

    37 min

  8. 10/01/2024

    E03 - From EDO to SBDC: Zach Gilmore’s Support of Businesses

    Now working as a partner of an EDO, Zach Gilmore shares what it’s like to transition from a typical economic development role to supporting businesses more directly, his perspective on challenges that businesses are facing today, and how economic developers can leverage their local SBDC offices.Key Takeaways:How to get your stakeholders to understand and support your EDOHow (and why) economic developers can leverage their SBDC officesChallenges that businesses are facing today, and their solu...

    29 min

  9. 09/24/2024

    E02 – All Economic Developers are Marketers Too, with Maria Satira

    Maria Satira, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Greeneville ENC Alliance, shares tips for knowing your audience, being the first person in a role, and staying in the know about PR. In this episode, we dive deep into all things marketing, and p.s., if you’re an economic developer – that means we’re talking to you too! Key Takeaways:Transferable skills from news anchoring to economic developmentMarketing insights that all EDOs can use as inspirationTalent retention activitie...

    46 min

  10. 09/17/2024

    E01 – Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development with Andy Donahue

    Andy Donahue, State Director of the Minnesota SBDC, shares how entrepreneurship is central to the nuanced, blended relationship between SBDCs, higher education institutions, and economic development organizations. We also discuss regionalism, talent retention efforts, and involvement with IEDC.For anyone aiming for a significant promotion, he also shares insights into working at the center level vs. the state level for SBDC, including seeing the bigger picture, working with legislators, and m...

    37 min

  11. TRAILER

    Welcome to EDO Breakthrough!

    Welcome to EDO Breakthrough - the podcast where we tackle economic development challenges head on! From small towns to bustling cities, every place has its own hurdles to overcome. The EDO Breakthrough podcast creates an environment of collaboration, innovation, and understanding where we can share our real-life challenges and brainstorm solutions. I’m your host, Sandy Dubay, a certified economic developer and founder of PPR Strategies, the creative engine behind the EDO Breakthroug...

    1 min

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Is there an economic development problem that you just can’t seem to make any progress on? Grab your phone and call the EDO Breakthrough podcast! After all, no challenge is unsolvable with a creative solutions team by your side. In each episode, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and host Sandy Dubay welcomes a new business leader, community luminary, and other modern mages to discuss the challenges, joys, and needs of communities across the United States. Sandy and her guest will combine their powers to answer your real-life economic development questions.When our powers combine, we can make an EDO breakthrough!

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    Sandy Dubay, CEcD
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  • Episodes
    11
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