EDO Breakthrough (Sandy Dubay, CEcD)
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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 10 Sep 2024 | Welcome to EDO Breakthrough! | 00:01:29 | |
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 Breakthrough podcast. Each week, I’ll be welcoming a different, brilliant place-based mind to talk through a real-life economic development challenge that have been shared with us by YOU… our gracious listeners. The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | E01 – Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development with Andy Donahue | 00:36:50 | |
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 managing larger budgets. Key Takeaways:
About the Guest: Andy Donahue is the State Director of the Minnesota SBDC at the Department of Employment and Economic Development. Prior to the Minnesota SBDC, he was the Center Director for the SBDC at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/andydonahue1). Resources Mentioned:
The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | E03 - From EDO to SBDC: Zach Gilmore’s Support of Businesses | 00:28:52 | |
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:
About the Guest: Zach Gilmore is a Business Consultant with the Small Business Development Center in Marianna, Florida. Prior to the SBDC, he was the Vice President of Business Development with the Jackson County Economic Development Committee. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/zach-gilmore). Resources Mentioned:
The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | E02 – All Economic Developers are Marketers Too, with Maria Satira | 00:46:27 | |
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:
About the Guest: Maria Satira is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Greeneville ENC Alliance. Prior to joining the Alliance in 2020, Maria was a news anchor in Greenville and also spent time in newsrooms in Winchester, Virginia; Wilmington, North Carolina; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/mariasatira). Resources Mentioned:
The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | E04 – Leveraging Your Community’s Personality for Talent Attraction, with Amanda Ellis | 00:37:02 | |
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:
About the Guest: Amanda Ellis is the Editor-in-Chief for Livability.com and hosts the “Inside America’s Best Cities” podcast. Prior to Livability, she worked in PR and with her local Chamber of Commerce in Chattanooga, TN. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/amandaellis1) and you can listen to Livability’s podcast here (livabilitymedia.com/podcast). Resources Mentioned:
The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | E05 – Networking and Building Relationships in Economic Development, with Ebonie Atkins | 00:30:54 | |
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:
About the Guest: Ebonie Atkins is the Managing Director for the Henrico Economic Development Authority in Henrico, Virginia. Prior to the EDA, she served as the Business Investment Manager for VEDP where she worked directly with tech companies to support their relocation and expansion in Virginia. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/ebonieatkins) or contact her at ebonie@henrico.com. Resources Mentioned:
The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | E06 – Leveraging an Economic Development Week to Tell Your EDOs Story, with Sandy Dubay | 00:16:02 | |
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:
Resources Mentioned: The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | E07 – Mentorship in Economic Development, with Sandy Castor | 00:42:07 | |
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:
About the Guest: Sandy Castor is an Economic Development professional. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/sandyscastor). The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | E08 – Infrastructure & Inclusivity, with Clarence Hulse | 00:32:42 | |
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.
Clarence Hulse is the Executive Director of the Economic Development Corporation in Michigan City. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/clarencehulse) The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | E09 – Integrating Arts & Culture for Economic Success, with Ash Hanson | 00:44:43 | |
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:
About the Guest: Ash Hanson is the Creative Executive Officer (CEO) of the Department of Public Transformation (DoPT), an artist-led nonprofit organization that works to develop creative strategies for increased community connection, civic engagement, and equitable participation in rural places. She is also the founder of PlaceBase Productions, a theater company that creates original, site-specific musicals celebrating small-town life. You can connect with Ash on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/ash-hanson-a08172289). Resources Mentioned:
The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | E10 – Expediting the RFI Process, with Dane Carlson | 00:31:10 | |
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:
About the Guest: Dane Carlson is the CEO of Sitehunt, an AI-enhanced platform that helps economic developers build a comprehensive property database. He is also the Host of the Econ Dev Show podcast. You can connect with Dane on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/danecarlson). Resources Mentioned:
The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | E11 - AI’s Role in Economic Development: Maintaining Humanity in Innovation, with Jonathan Aberman | 00:41:31 | |
Jonathan Aberman is an internationally recognized thought leader in technology and innovation. In this episode, we discuss Washington D.C.’s focus on the service economy (vs. Silicon Valley’s focus on product) and the delicate balance of utilizing AI while maintaining real connections with humans. He also shares what he’s learned from teaching in Italy and offers advice for other educators. Key Takeaways:
About the Guest: Jonathan Aberman’s job is to find entrepreneurial people and help them succeed, whether that’s with Ruxton Ventures, Amplifier Advisors, or the countless boards he’s a member of. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jonathanaberman) and you can listen to his “What’s Working in Washington” podcast here: federalnewsnetwork.com/shows/whats-working-in-washington-podcast The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||
| 18 Feb 2025 | E12 - Building Organizational Capacity, with Joi Cuartero Austin | 00:35:18 | |
You can take inspiration from other communities and things you learn at conferences, but you simply can’t copy/paste what others are doing…it just won’t work. And that’s where Main Street America comes in, to help historic downtowns re-energize! Joi Cuartero Austin and I discuss Main Street America’s hyper-local support, strategic doing vs. strategic planning, and leaning into your strengths. Key Takeaways:
About the Guest: Joi Cuartero Austin is the Senior Program Officer for Economic Vitality at Main Street America. You can connect with Joi on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/joi-cuartero-austin-cecd-2287976) and learn more about Main Street America on their website (mainstreet.org) The EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. | |||