Episodes

  • 22: Interview with Southeastern Utah’s Legislators

    22: Interview with Southeastern Utah’s Legislators
    Apr 27 2023
    In this episode we interview Representative Christine Watkins, Representative Phil Lyman and Senator David Hinkins on the legislative work they have been doing in Utah with over 40 years of cumulative experience. Listen in to hear about why they got involved and what they are passionate about.
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    38 mins
  • 21: Interview with Vikki Ori from SEUALG

    21: Interview with Vikki Ori from SEUALG
    Mar 23 2023
    In this episode we conclude the two-part series of interviews with team members from the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments. Vikki Ori is the Housing Program Manager and discusses how SEUALG is helping with the affordable and workforce housing shortage in southeastern Utah. 
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    26 mins
  • 20: Interview with Julie Rosier from SEUALG

    20: Interview with Julie Rosier from SEUALG
    Feb 23 2023
    In this episode we speak with Julie Roser who is the Equity and Community Services Director for the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments. Listen in as Julie explains the exciting work her and her team are implementing throughout southeastern Utah.
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    20 mins
  • 19: Interview with Dr. Jennifer Robinson from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute

    19: Interview with Dr. Jennifer Robinson from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
    Jan 26 2023
    In this episode we speak with Dr. Jennifer Robinson who is the associate director at the Gardner Policy Institute with the University of Utah. Dr. Robinson speaks to the creation of the Coal Country Strike Team (now known as the Coal Country Synergy Team) and the successes the Synergy Team has had.
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    27 mins
  • 18: Interview with Jamie Hackbarth from the US Economic Development Administration

    18: Interview with Jamie Hackbarth from the US Economic Development Administration
    Dec 22 2022
    In this episode, we speak with Jamie Hackbarth, an economic development representative from the Denver Regional Office of the US Economic Development Administration. Listen in to learn more about EDA grants, regional economic development and partnerships that aid rural communities. 
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    20 mins
  • 17: Interview with Alyssa Kay from the Utah Office of Energy Development (OED)

    17: Interview with Alyssa Kay from the Utah Office of Energy Development (OED)
    Nov 24 2022
    In this episode, we speak with Alyssa Kay about the Utah Rural Energy Diversification and Innovation Coalition and the goals and priorities the coalition has formed for southeastern Utah. Listen to learn more about the great projects OED is participating in with Carbon and Emery Counties to bolster the local economy.
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    36 mins
  • 16: Interview with Ricky Shiner and Marianne Shiner about Price Downtown District and the Bookcliff Mural

    16: Interview with Ricky Shiner and Marianne Shiner about Price Downtown District and the Bookcliff Mural
    Oct 31 2022
    In this episode, we speak with Ricky Shiner and Marianne Shiner with Bookcliff Sales in Price, Utah about the commitment they have to the Price Downtown District. Bookcliff Sales just unveiled a mural in downtown Price that depicts the history of Carbon County. The mural is over 400 feet long and stretches a whole city block.
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    30 mins
  • 15: Interview with Stuart Clason and Patrick Mullen with the Utah Regional Growth Program

    15: Interview with Stuart Clason and Patrick Mullen with the Utah Regional Growth Program
    Sep 22 2022
    In this episode we speak with Stuart Clason and Patrick Mullen about the Regional Growth Program and how it’s helping support rural economies through private-public partnerships. Listen to learn more about economic development initiatives happening in southeastern Utah.
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    37 mins