Episodios

  • Episode 203: Data Can’t Be the End…It Needs to be the Start

    Episode 203: Data Can’t Be the End…It Needs to be the Start
    Sep 22 2022
    “There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.” – Bernard Williams Schools are back in session and what better way to kick off a new school year than with an America’s Jobs Team episode that focuses on toolkits, data, inclusion, equity, and plenty of activity! What tools do you […]
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    18 m
  • Episode 202: Go North of The Border

    Episode 202: Go North of The Border
    Jul 28 2022
    “When you speak to companies about attracting and retaining talent, we often say that you can find a diverse workforce, and you can scale in the Toronto region. You can find your talent here and as hopefully the company continues to grow and be successful, you can find people here to do that.” -Michael Keoshkerian […]
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    20 m
  • Episode 201: The Impact of Community

    Episode 201: The Impact of Community
    Jul 14 2022
    “You get to see the community change daily. Myself and my staff get to impact the community whether it’s working with our commission or working with state leaders.” –Cal Wray What is your region and community best known for? When you first hear Augusta, Georgia, your mind may automatically resort to the iconic Master’s tournament. […]
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    23 m
  • Episode 200: Building Your Professional Network

    Episode 200: Building Your Professional Network
    Jul 7 2022
    “We exist to ultimately drive forward strategic initiatives, diversify the economy, and to raise the quality of living for everyone. We’re trying to make peoples lives better in our community.” -Danielle Casey How did you first get involved in economic development? Danielle Casey’s unconventional path towards this industry came about after her previous experience in […]
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    27 m
  • Episode 199: Listening to the Market

    Episode 199: Listening to the Market
    Jun 29 2022
    Development is about transforming the lives of people, not just transforming economies. – Joseph E. Stiglitz What would you say your purpose is within economic development? For Desa Burton, changing the lives of those within her community through job opportunities has been the focus of her organization. Zip Code Wilmington focuses on providing quality software […]
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    24 m
  • Episode 198: The Power of Team in Economic Development

    Episode 198: The Power of Team in Economic Development
    Jun 9 2022
    “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” – Henry Ford What would you say your economic development superpower is? Jason Giulietti describes his as the power of team, and he takes pride in playing a leadership role on his. Currently serving as President at Greater San Marcos Partnership, Jason […]
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    24 m
  • Episode 197: Taking a Leap of Faith

    Episode 197: Taking a Leap of Faith
    Jun 2 2022
    “Economic development is all about connecting, networking, and relationships.”  -Christina Frank Have you ever considered taking a leap of faith in your career? For Christina Frank, economic development wasn’t quite in her sights as she began her career in social work after college. Despite her untraditional path towards economic development, this “leap of faith” has […]
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    20 m
  • Episode 196: Connecting the Dots

    Episode 196: Connecting the Dots
    May 26 2022
    “The ultimate resource in economic development is people. It is people, not capital or raw materials that develop an economy.” – Peter Drucker What began as a small two-page business plan has developed into something spectacular. Jennifer Owens CEcD, President of Lakeshore Advantage, joins Carla Sones on America’s Job Team Podcast. She reflects on her […]
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    19 m