Episode 74: Building Vibrant Communities Through Public-Private Partnerships
Update: 2025-08-07
Description
In this episode of Industry Iowa, I sit down with Mayor Nick AbouAssaly of Marion, Iowa, to talk about what it really takes to create communities where people and businesses want to be.
From reinventing Marion’s City Square into a year-round destination to launching bold new projects like the upcoming Aquatic Center, Nick shares how collaboration between business and civic leaders is key to shaping quality of life, attracting talent, and driving economic vitality.
- Why public-private partnerships are essential
- How business investment in “quality of place” fuels growth
- What Marion is doing right—and what other communities can learn
Whether you’re in city government, economic development, or business leadership, this conversation is packed with insights you can use.
EconomicDevelopment #PublicPrivatePartnerships #CommunityLeadership #IndustryIowa #MarionIA #CityPlanning #BusinessLead
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