ShovelTalk: An Economic Development Podcast
At Golden Shovel, we believe thriving communities improve everyone’s lives. Everything we do connects businesses and talent with communities they’ll thrive in. We do this by empowering economic developers through groundbreaking economic development communications.
Podcasting since 2020 • 36 episodes
ShovelTalk: An Economic Development Podcast
Latest Episodes
Economic Development is a Puzzle: Brian Rademacher, CEcD Has Connected the Pieces • Director of Economic Development at City of Ormond Beach (FL)
A 500-acre mixed-use master plan takes years of planning and partnering with diverse organizations and stakeholders. Brian Rademacher, Director of Economic Development at the City of Ormond Beach, was the right person to shepherd Ormond Crossin...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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38:27
Original Succession Planning Research: Michael Darger • Extension Specialist, Community Economics (Department of Community Development), University of Minnesota
Michael Darger has spent the last 25 years at the University of Minnesota, the last 21 of which has been focused on Business Retention & Expansion, and lately Business Succession and Transition (BST). In this episode of ShovelTalk, Michael ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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48:58
Building Stronger Communities: Insights from Eric Canada • Educator, Entrepreneur and Author of Economic Development for the Team
In this episode of ShovelTalk, Aaron Brossoit, CEO of Golden Shovel Agency has an in-depth conversation with Eric Canada, a well known thought leader in the economic development field and author of Economic Development for the Team. Eric shares...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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54:50
A Conversation with Donald T. Iannone, Ph.D. • Author of 'America's Dream at a Crossroads, The 2024 Presidential Election and Beyond'
Donald Iannone is a professor who has created economic development strategies for over forty communities. His latest book explores what it means to achieve the American Dream for diverse generations and people, how economic developers can help ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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51:43
The Important Role of General Aviation in Smalltown America: Kyle Wensmann • Certified Flight Instructor and First Officer at SkyWest Airlines Discusses
How do you become a pilot? How can a local airport become a tourist destination? Join us for a conversation with Kyle Wensmann as he presents strategies community leaders can implement to create general aviation opportunities.
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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34:53
