Fort Worth’s Big Moment: Growth, Livability, and What’s Next • Robert Allen, President & CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

Small Town, Big Stories: Behind the Scenes of My Town • Cory Hepola, Director/Host of "My Town"

Immediate Grant Opportunity: Learn About the SCALE Initiative • Cuevas Peacock, New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN)

Tips on How Communities Can Use BR&E to Create a Positive Economic Impact • Christophe Trahan, Palestine, TX Economic Development

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

Powering Communities: Lean Strategies and Data-Driven Growth • Erin Sparks, Great River Energy & Mid America EDC

Connecting Communities: A Conversation on the Future of Rural Telecom and Economic Development • Brent Christensen, President/CEO, Minnesota Telecom Alliance

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Engaging Youth in Local Careers • Chris Suozzi (aka Coach Swazz), Genesee County (NY) Economic Development Center

Economic Development is a Puzzle: Brian Rademacher, CEcD Has Connected the Pieces • Director of Economic Development at City of Ormond Beach (FL)

Original Succession Planning Research: Michael Darger • Extension Specialist, Community Economics (Department of Community Development), University of Minnesota

Building Stronger Communities: Insights from Eric Canada • Educator, Entrepreneur and Author of Economic Development for the Team

A Conversation with Donald T. Iannone, Ph.D. • Author of 'America's Dream at a Crossroads, The 2024 Presidential Election and Beyond'

The Important Role of General Aviation in Smalltown America: Kyle Wensmann • Certified Flight Instructor and First Officer at SkyWest Airlines Discusses

Discover Ways to Grow Your Community Through an Immigration Attraction Strategy: Lindsay Rubeniuk • Founder, 100th Meridian Immigration

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

Childcare Solutions Communities Can Implement: Tips from Rachel Kreikemeier • Executive Director, Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage)

Collaboration & the Power of Persistence: Justin Sommer • Economic Development Director, Preble County (OH) Development Partnership

Insights & Best Practices for How to Market Your Community: Amanda Ellis • Editor in Chief, Livability

2023 Golden Shovel Year In Review and Sneak Peek to 2024

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