ShovelTalk: An Economic Development Podcast

By Golden Shovel Agency

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Episodes: 43

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At Golden Shovel, we believe thriving communities improve everyone’s lives. Everything we do connects businesses and talent with communities they’ll thrive in. We do this by empowering economic developers through groundbreaking economic development communications.

Episode Date
Immediate Grant Opportunity: Learn About the SCALE Initiative • Cuevas Peacock, New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN)
Jul 01, 2025
Tips on How Communities Can Use BR&E to Create a Positive Economic Impact • Christophe Trahan, Palestine, TX Economic Development
Jun 10, 2025
Meet the BR&E Experts Conducting 11% of Iowa's Business Visits • Curt Strouth, President & CEO, and Joanne Follon, Business Retention and Workforce Partnership Coordinator of the Iowa Lakes Corridor
May 21, 2025
Powering Communities: Lean Strategies and Data-Driven Growth • Erin Sparks, Great River Energy & Mid America EDC
Apr 09, 2025
Greensboro’s 10-Year Overnight Success: How Vision & Collaboration Transformed a Region • Marvin Price, Executive Vice President of the Greensboro (NC) Chamber of Commerce
Mar 06, 2025
Connecting Communities: A Conversation on the Future of Rural Telecom and Economic Development • Brent Christensen, President/CEO, Minnesota Telecom Alliance
Feb 10, 2025
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Engaging Youth in Local Careers • Chris Suozzi (aka Coach Swazz), Genesee County (NY) Economic Development Center
Dec 12, 2024
Economic Development is a Puzzle: Brian Rademacher, CEcD Has Connected the Pieces • Director of Economic Development at City of Ormond Beach (FL)
Nov 12, 2024
Original Succession Planning Research: Michael Darger • Extension Specialist, Community Economics (Department of Community Development), University of Minnesota
Oct 11, 2024
Building Stronger Communities: Insights from Eric Canada • Educator, Entrepreneur and Author of Economic Development for the Team
Sep 25, 2024
A Conversation with Donald T. Iannone, Ph.D. • Author of 'America's Dream at a Crossroads, The 2024 Presidential Election and Beyond'
Sep 10, 2024
The Important Role of General Aviation in Smalltown America: Kyle Wensmann • Certified Flight Instructor and First Officer at SkyWest Airlines Discusses
Aug 19, 2024
Discover Ways to Grow Your Community Through an Immigration Attraction Strategy: Lindsay Rubeniuk • Founder, 100th Meridian Immigration
Jul 16, 2024
How to Implement an Effective Tourism Attraction Strategy: Tips from Suzie Kenner • Executive Director, Tourism Division of the Devils Lake (ND) Area Chamber of Commerce
May 16, 2024
Childcare Solutions Communities Can Implement: Tips from Rachel Kreikemeier • Executive Director, Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage)
Mar 22, 2024
Collaboration & the Power of Persistence: Justin Sommer • Economic Development Director, Preble County (OH) Development Partnership
Feb 15, 2024
Insights & Best Practices for How to Market Your Community: Amanda Ellis • Editor in Chief, Livability
Jan 24, 2024
2023 Golden Shovel Year In Review and Sneak Peek to 2024
Dec 20, 2023
Meet Grapevine, Texas: Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Oct 04, 2023
The Power of Hyper-local, Inclusive Growth Strategies: Catherine George • Economic Development Organizer, The North River Commission
Aug 01, 2023
Hockey Broadcaster Turned Economic Developer Talks About New York's Advantages & Why Now is the Right Time for the Renewable Sector to Grow in New York: Bob Ahlfeld • Business Development Specialist, St. Lawrence County (NY) Industrial Development Agency
Jun 12, 2023
Revitalize Your Community through Entrepreneurism: NeTia Bauman • CEO of Greater Fergus Falls (MN)
May 23, 2023
2022 Golden Shovel Year In Review and Sneak Peek to 2023
Dec 15, 2022
Meet Iowa's Champion for Regionalism & Mentorship: Shannon Landauer, CEcD, President & CEO • Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation
Nov 22, 2022
Remote Worker Mini-Series (Episode 3): Tayler Gill • Remote Worker and Travel Coach
Jul 30, 2022
Remote Worker Mini-Series (Episode 2): Adim Ofunne • Remote Worker, Entrepreneur & Business Owner
Jun 30, 2022
The First Economic Developer for John Hopkins Discusses the Important Role Major Employers Can Play in Community Growth & Development: Alicia Wilson, VP for Economic Development • Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System
May 04, 2022
Remote Worker Mini-Series (Episode 1): Alexis Ramos • Remote Worker & TikToker
Mar 17, 2022
How Video is Changing the Nature of Economic Development: Greg Kolbjornsen, Video Executive Producer • Golden Shovel Agency
Feb 09, 2022
The Role of Electric Cooperatives in Regional Economic Development: Gerri Lawing, Economic Development Coordinator • Guadalupe Valley Economic Development (GVEC)
Dec 20, 2021
Connecting a Region, Tribes and States In a Shared Vision for the Future: Arvin Trujillo CEO • Four Corners Economic Development (NM)
Nov 16, 2021
A NextGen Economic Developer Tackles Transitioning Economies: Sara Harris, Executive Director • Midland (TX) Development Corporation
Oct 25, 2021
A Leader's Perspective: Caring for Our Communities & Caring for Ourselves: Lisa R. Hurley, Executive Director • York County (NE) Development Corporation
Oct 03, 2021
Building An Economy That Works for Everyone, A Leader's Perspective: Commissioner Steve Grove, Minnesota DEED
Aug 01, 2021
An Economic Architect Rethinks How We Grow Communities: Mark Lautman
Jun 23, 2021
Preserving History and Surviving a Pandemic on Main Street U.S.A.: Molly and Tom LaFleche, Brunson's Pub (St. Paul, MN)
May 19, 2021
Powerful Things Come in Small Packages: Amy Madison, Pflugerville (TX) Economic Development
May 04, 2021
From Juilliard and the Cowardly Lion to Landing Major Projects for East Kentucky: Chuck Sexton, One East Kentucky
Apr 13, 2021
From Legos to Entrepreneurship: Aniki Allen, Creator of Ice Cream Bowties
Mar 23, 2021
Dedication to Dream: Ryan Tanke, Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx
Feb 26, 2021
Supporting Entrepreneurs and Startups: Steve Radley and Erik Pedersen, NetWork Kansas
Feb 02, 2021
'From the Projects of D.C. to Rural Nebraska:' Garry Clark, Greater Fremont, NE Development Council
Jan 04, 2021
'Eyes Wide Open:' Horton Hobbs, Greater Springfield OH Economic Development
Dec 02, 2020