Thomas Salley is the Director of the Wilkesboro Tourism Development Authority. He is passionate about rural development, hospitality and tourism, and it shows.

<a href="https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/" rel="nofollow">Like this show? Please leave us a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Thomas Salley.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.wilkescountytourism.com/" title="Wilkesboro, NC - Hotels, Music, Food, Things to Do" rel="nofollow">Wilkesboro, NC - Hotels, Music, Food, Things to Do</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/visitwilkesnc/" title="Wilkesboro, NC (@visitwilkesnc) • Instagram" rel="nofollow">Wilkesboro, NC (@visitwilkesnc) • Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wilkesnctourism" title="Wilkes NC Tourism | Facebook" rel="nofollow">Wilkes NC Tourism | Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/stateofwilkesNC" title="greatstateofwilkes (@stateofwilkesNC) / Twitter" rel="nofollow">greatstateofwilkes (@stateofwilkesNC) / Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZWYGkQslWcxYj4qTcL8ig" title="Wilkesboro Tourism Development Authority - YouTube" rel="nofollow">Wilkesboro Tourism Development Authority - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://lifeinthecarolinas.libsyn.com/thomas-in-tourism" title="Life In the Carolina's Podcast: Thomas in Tourism" rel="nofollow">Life In the Carolina's Podcast: Thomas in Tourism</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wilkescountytourism.com/Working-with-TDA" title="Working with your Local TDA 1 & 2 with Elizabeth Slater" rel="nofollow">Working with your Local TDA 1 & 2 with Elizabeth Slater</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-salley/" title="Thomas Salley | LinkedIn" rel="nofollow">Thomas Salley | LinkedIn</a></li></ul>

66: Workforce Development Starts in 3rd Grade with Greg Lowe

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.