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ShovelTalk: An Economic Development Podcast

Golden Shovel Agency

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.
Episodes
Childcare Solutions Communities Can Implement: Tips from Rachel Kreikemeier • Executive Director, Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage)March 21, 2024
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Collaboration & the Power of Persistence: Justin Sommer • Economic Development Director, Preble County (OH) Development PartnershipFebruary 15, 2024
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Insights & Best Practices for How to Market Your Community: Amanda Ellis • Editor in Chief, LivabilityJanuary 24, 2024
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2023 Golden Shovel Year In Review and Sneak Peek to 2024December 20, 2023
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Meet Grapevine, Texas: Where Tradition Meets InnovationOctober 04, 2023
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The Power of Hyper-local, Inclusive Growth Strategies: Catherine George • Economic Development Organizer, The North River CommissionAugust 01, 2023
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Hockey Broadcaster Turned Economic Developer Talks About New York's Advantages & Why Now is the Right Time for the Renewable Sector to Grow in New York: Bob Ahlfeld • Business Development Specialist, St. Lawrence County (NY) Industrial Development AgencyJune 12, 2023
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Revitalize Your Community through Entrepreneurism: NeTia Bauman • CEO of Greater Fergus Falls (MN)May 23, 2023
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2022 Golden Shovel Year In Review and Sneak Peek to 2023December 15, 2022
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Meet Iowa's Champion for Regionalism & Mentorship: Shannon Landauer, CEcD, President & CEO • Iowa Lakes Corridor Development CorporationNovember 22, 2022
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Remote Worker Mini-Series (Episode 3): Tayler Gill • Remote Worker and Travel CoachJuly 30, 2022
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Remote Worker Mini-Series (Episode 2): Adim Ofunne • Remote Worker, Entrepreneur & Business OwnerJune 30, 2022
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The First Economic Developer for John Hopkins Discusses the Important Role Major Employers Can Play in Community Growth & Development: Alicia Wilson, VP for Economic Development • Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health SystemMay 04, 2022
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Remote Worker Mini-Series (Episode 1): Alexis Ramos • Remote Worker & TikTokerMarch 17, 2022
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How Video is Changing the Nature of Economic Development: Greg Kolbjornsen, PlaceVR Executive Producer • Golden Shovel AgencyFebruary 09, 2022
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The Role of Electric Cooperatives in Regional Economic Development: Gerri Lawing, Economic Development Coordinator • Guadalupe Valley Economic Development (GVEC)December 20, 2021
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Connecting a Region, Tribes and States In a Shared Vision for the Future: Arvin Trujillo CEO • Four Corners Economic Development (NM)November 16, 2021
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A NextGen Economic Developer Tackles Transitioning Economies: Sara Harris, Executive Director • Midland (TX) Development Corporation October 25, 2021
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A Leader's Perspective: Caring for Our Communities & Caring for Ourselves: Lisa R. Hurley, Executive Director • York County (NE) Development CorporationOctober 03, 2021
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Building An Economy That Works for Everyone, A Leader's Perspective: Commissioner Steve Grove, Minnesota DEEDAugust 01, 2021
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An Economic Architect Rethinks How We Grow Communities: Mark LautmanJune 23, 2021
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Preserving History and Surviving a Pandemic on Main Street U.S.A.: Molly and Tom LaFleche, Brunson's Pub (St. Paul, MN)May 19, 2021
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Powerful Things Come in Small Packages: Amy Madison, Pflugerville (TX) Economic Development May 04, 2021
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From Juilliard and the Cowardly Lion to Landing Major Projects for East Kentucky: Chuck Sexton, One East KentuckyApril 13, 2021
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From Legos to Entrepreneurship: Aniki Allen, Creator of Ice Cream BowtiesMarch 23, 2021
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