In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Joe Collins, economic development director for Norwood, MA, shares how his dual role for the town and municipal electric utility gives him an advantage in supporting local businesses. He discusses relationship building with groups like the chamber, how he sources ideas from podcasts and newsletters, and tools he uses like Apollo.io to find contact information.

Joe also learns he was the very first subscriber to Dane's newsletter.

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Special Guest: Joe Collins.

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• Joseph Collins, CEcD | LinkedIn
• Norwood Massachusetts Economic Development
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• 2023 Annual Conference in Dallas, TX - International Economic Development Council
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