Project: Mr. LinkedIn (Ben McDaniel, Barrow - Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority, GA)

Welcome to a special episode of “The New Developers on the Block”! Today, we are thrilled to welcome our first out-of-state guest, Ben McDaniel, the Economic Development Director for the Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority in Georgia.

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of learning more about Ben and his community of Barrow County. Ben shares his expertise on leveraging LinkedIn and ChatGPT for economic development, offering valuable insights into how these tools can enhance community marketing efforts.

Ben discusses the innovative strategies he employs to attract businesses and foster economic growth in Barrow County. He provides practical advice on utilizing LinkedIn for networking and promotion, as well as how ChatGPT can be a game-changer for economic developers looking to streamline communication and information dissemination.

“The New Developers on the Block” is proudly presented by the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA). We remain dedicated to fostering dialogue and collaboration within the economic development community through engaging discussions like this one. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation with Ben McDaniel—subscribe now.