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
E17 - Small Investments, Big Impact: How to Improve Your Downtown, with Leeann Crews
The most impactful downtown revitalization strategy might just be the least expensive one…
In this episode, Leeann Crews shares how the Downtown Frederick Partnership is implementing “incremental changes,” measuring community health, and turning overlooked spaces into beloved community assets.
Key Takeaways:
- How to measure the health of your downtown and find innovative solutions to problems
- Why targeted grant programs like facade and mission interior grants create lasting economic impact with minimal investment
- Creative approaches to transform "nooks and crannies" into community highlights
Resources Mentioned:
- Downtown Frederick Light Walk
- Support the Downtown Frederick Partnership
- Downtown Frederick Partnership Ambassador Program
About the Guest:
Leeann Crews is the Associate Director of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. You can connect with Leeann on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leeanndickerson/
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.
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Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions.