In this episode, Dane talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-griffin01/" rel="nofollow">Steve Griffin</a> of <a href="https://www.fingerlakesedc.com" rel="nofollow">Finger Lakes EDC</a>. 

Steve&#39;s rural New York community has gone from a sleepy little community to leading their metro region by percentage growth in nearly every single economic category in the last 15 years. Here&#39;s how he did it.

<a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/econdevshow/" rel="nofollow">Like this show? Please leave us a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Steve Griffin.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://www.fingerlakesedc.com/" title="Finger Lakes EDC" rel="nofollow">Finger Lakes EDC</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-griffin01/" title="Steve Griffin | LinkedIn" rel="nofollow">Steve Griffin | LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w172y48xs9sk5sl" title="FLEDC on BBC World Business Report" rel="nofollow">FLEDC on BBC World Business Report</a> &mdash; Starts at about 1 minute</li><li><a href="https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/2022/03/17/1372426/" title="Steve does a monthly interview on a local radio station" rel="nofollow">Steve does a monthly interview on a local radio station</a> &mdash; Here's a recent clip.</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YixQhcDhO50" title="Steve Griffin Discusses Economic Development in Yates & FLX .::. Sunday Conversation 3/24/19 - YouTube" rel="nofollow">Steve Griffin Discusses Economic Development in Yates & FLX .::. Sunday Conversation 3/24/19 - YouTube</a></li></ul>

55: Economic Development in Suburban Chicago with Kevin Leighty

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.