Hosted by Sandy Dubay, CEcD · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 34 episodes
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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!
Sandy Dubay, CEcD hosts EDO Breakthrough, a education show with 34 episodes published.
Jobs might bring people to a place, but belonging is what helps them put down roots. In our final bonus episode before Season 4, we're digging into the invisible force that drives workforce retention, volunteerism, and b
Shopping locally shouldn't be a guilt trip. It should be an invitation. In this bonus episode, we're flipping the script on how economic developers can activate year-round support for small businesses. Think: Buy Local B
While we’re gearing up for Season 4, this bonus mini-episode is here to help you turn appreciation into impact! Giving thanks doesn’t have to be a huge production, so we’re sharing quick, meaningful ways you can build st
What if the key to better marketing, stronger partnerships, and more trust in your EDO is simply… better writing? In this episode, Sandy sits down with PPR Strategies’ Creative Director, Meg Boyle, for a candid look at t
Some may see heritage preservation as a challenge, but in Bath, UK, it’s an opportunity. With fewer than 90,000 residents drawing 6 million visitors a year, the results speak for themselves. In this episode, Allison Herb
It’s one thing to land a big project… It’s another to build a legacy. In this episode, Certified Economic Developer Tray Hairston, partner at Butler Snow LLP, shares how he’s built a career at the intersection of law, fi
Once written off, now in demand… Detroit’s comeback offers a blueprint for any community that’s ready to rewrite its story—with strategy, collaboration, and a clear sense of identity. In this episode, Maureen Donohue Kra
What if you could land new foreign direct investment projects *and* keep existing employers happy… without a million-dollar budget? In this episode, Chris Knight, Managing Director of FT Locations, pulls back the curtain
What happens when you shift from serving one community to supporting dozens? In this episode, Heather Gramm, CEcD, reflects on her transition from the public to the private sector. She shares the learning curves, the sur
It’s not just about workforce and utilities… Companies want to know your community is ready for them, too. Drawing from her site selection experience in the U.S. and Europe, Nicholette Ross shares why it’s critical to al
What does it take to lead through a crisis, earn trust in new communities, and stay passionate after 25 years in economic development? In this episode, Kelly Robertson-Slagle discusses the importance of letting people op
Is your team drowning in spreadsheets and struggling to sort through all the data? Discover how implementing the right CRM strategy can turn scattered information into actionable insights without overwhelming your staff.
As economic uncertainty grows, how is the leading organization in economic development positioning its members for success? In this episode, Nathan Ohle, President and CEO of IEDC, is sharing how they're tackling today's
What happens when economic development spans 44,000 square miles of rural frontier? In our season two finale, Jolene Schalper, CEcD, joins us to share how Great Falls, Montana, serves as the hub for a vast region and why
Surrounded by jurisdictions 50 times its size, the City of Fairfax has mastered the art of punching above its weight. In this episode, Chris Bruno shares how this 25,000-resident community competes with neighboring giant
Public Relations isn’t always about chasing the spotlight and making headlines. In economic development, effective PR is about turning your narrative into a compelling message that resonates with the community you serve.
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 comm
What if your next big business attraction project started with a mock site visit? In Missouri, that’s not just a theory—it’s a strategy that is delivering real results. In this episode, Subash Alias shares how Missouri P
Is your community’s economic potential limited because everyone works in silos? Today we’re joined by Sarah Mattson, Director of Entrepreneurship with the City of Chattanooga, who shares how simple and effective it is to
Do you feel like you’re shouting into the void every time you post on social media? Today we’re sharing how you can transform your EDO’s approach from broadcasting information to creating meaningful two-way conversations
Chris Knight
Head of Data & AI Demand, Delivery & Financial Operations · cultivate healthequity
1 appearance on this show
Nathan Ohle
President & CEO · International Economic Development Council
1 appearance on this show
Chris Bruno
President and Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology · Re:story counseling practice
1 appearance on this show
Jonathan Aberman
entrepreneur, investor, and innovation strategist · Hupside
1 appearance on this show
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