ShovelTalk: An Economic Development Podcast
ShovelTalk: An Economic Development Podcast
Latest Episodes
Placemaking Through Quality of Life Enhancements • Mayor Mary Jo Heye-Townsell, Sherwood, AR
As a smaller city situated near a larger metropolitan area, Sherwood, AR sometimes has trouble standing out. In this episode of ShovelTalk, Sherwood Mayor Mary Jo Heye-Townsell talks about how she has emphasized placemaking and quality of life ...
Seeing the Big Picture to Drive Investment in Wyandotte County • Greg Kindle, President at Wyandotte Economic Development Council
Wyandotte County, Kansas has seen a remarkable $3 billion in investment over the past three years, and they expect even more in the years ahead. In our latest Shovel Talk episode, Wyandotte Economic Development Council President Greg Kindle tal...
impactAIR: Unlocking the Potential of Local Airports • Ron Kresha, Golden Shovel Agency Co-Founder and Aviation Enthusiast
The future of aviation is coming, whether or not you're ready for it. In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Golden Shovel Agency co-founder and aviation enthusiast Ron Kresha to talk about how developments including autonomo...
Maximum Effort: How Going Above and Beyond is Driving Success in Roswell • Michael Espiritu, President & CEO of the Roswell–Chaves County Economic Development Corporation
What's the secret to success? In Roswell-Chaves County, it's all about going the extra mile to make sure everyone feels supported. On the latest ShovelTalk episode, host Bethany Quinn sits down with Michael Espiritu, President &...
From Decline to Opportunity: The Power of Small Town Champions • Jerry Foster, Small Town Champion at Resource Bank
What if the future of America’s small towns isn’t decline—but possibility?In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jerry Foster, Small Town Champion at Resource Bank, to explore how communities of all sizes are turning vision ...
