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!
EDO Breakthrough
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 and develop its workforce.
Key Takeaways:
- How being in the private sector of real estate has made him a better economic developer
- Why “inclusive” economic development is important
- How infrastructure updates are boosting Michigan City’s economy
Resources Mentioned:
- The Vibrant Michigan City Playbook
- The South Shore Line Double Track Commuter Rail
About the Guest:
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.