Dane and Bill Woodrum have a wide reaching conversation on entrepreneurship. Bill is the Coordinator of the WV Entrepreneurship Network and project director for WV BusinessLink at the WV Department of Economic Development. Special Guest: Bill Woodrum.Sponsored By:<ul><li><a href="https://econdevshow.com/#/portal/account/plans" rel="nofollow">Econ Dev Pro</a>: <a href="https://econdevshow.com/#/portal/account/plans" rel="nofollow">Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.</a></li></ul>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://wvbusinesslink.com/" title="West Virginia BusinessLink" rel="nofollow">West Virginia BusinessLink</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-woodrum-a922558a/" title="Bill Woodrum | LinkedIn" rel="nofollow">Bill Woodrum | LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wvbusinesslink/" title="West Virginia BusinessLink: Overview | LinkedIn" rel="nofollow">West Virginia BusinessLink: Overview | LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ruralrise.org/" title="RuralRISE - Rural Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builders" rel="nofollow">RuralRISE - Rural Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builders</a></li><li><a href="https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/-Gov.-Justice,-Department-of-Economic-Development-announce-the-official-launch-of-West-Virginia-BusinessLink.aspx" title="Gov. Justice, Department of Economic Development announce the official launch of West Virginia BusinessLink" rel="nofollow">Gov. Justice, Department of Economic Development announce the official launch of West Virginia BusinessLink</a></li></ul>

24: "Talent Optimization" with Ben Nelson

Dane Carlson explores the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future.  You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO.  We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next level.