EDO Breakthrough
Is there an economic development problem that you just can’t seem to make any progress on? Grab your phone and call the EDO Breakthrough podcast! After all, no challenge is unsolvable with a creative solutions team by your side.
In each episode, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and host Sandy Dubay welcomes a new business leader, community luminary, and other modern mages to discuss the challenges, joys, and needs of communities across the United States. Sandy and her guest will combine their powers to answer your real-life economic development questions.
When our powers combine, we can make an EDO breakthrough!
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
EDO Breakthrough
Latest Episodes
E09 – Integrating Arts & Culture for Economic Success, with Ash Hanson
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, h...
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Episode 9
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44:43
E08 – Infrastructure & Inclusivity, with Clarence Hulse
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 ...
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Episode 8
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32:42
E07 – Mentorship in Economic Development, with Sandy Castor
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 ec...
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Episode 7
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42:07
E06 – Leveraging an Economic Development Week to Tell Your EDOs Story, with Sandy Dubay
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 th...
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Episode 6
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16:02
E05 – Networking and Building Relationships in Economic Development, with Ebonie Atkins
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....
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Episode 5
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30:54