Hugh McDonald, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce, joins ShovelTalk to unpack how a “small but mighty” state has become home to global giants like Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt—and now a $4 billion Google data center. In this conversation with Golden Shovel’s Bethany Quinn, McDonald shares the strategy behind Arkansas’ recent wins and what other states and regions can learn from their approach. You’ll hear how Arkansas’ IMPACT legislation modernized incentives, strengthened data center and lit...
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Hugh McDonald, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce, joins ShovelTalk to unpack how a “small but mighty” state has become home to global giants like Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt—and now a $4 billion Google data center. In this conversation with Golden Shovel’s Bethany Quinn, McDonald shares the strategy behind Arkansas’ recent wins and what other states and regions can learn from their approach. You’ll hear how Arkansas’ IMPACT legislation modernized incentives, strengthened data center and lit...
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Engaging Youth in Local Careers • Chris Suozzi (aka Coach Swazz), Genesee County (NY) Economic Development Center
ShovelTalk: An Economic Development Podcast
35 minutes
1 year ago
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Engaging Youth in Local Careers • Chris Suozzi (aka Coach Swazz), Genesee County (NY) Economic Development Center
Join Chris Suozzi, aka Coach Swazz, Executive Vice President of Business and Workforce Development at the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC), as he shares his innovative approach to engaging youth in high-demand careers. From the successful "GLOW With Your Hands" event to youth apprenticeship programs, Chris offers practical strategies for economic developers to partner with local businesses and schools, creating a strong talent pipeline. Learn how early hands-on experiences i...
ShovelTalk: An Economic Development Podcast
Hugh McDonald, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce, joins ShovelTalk to unpack how a “small but mighty” state has become home to global giants like Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt—and now a $4 billion Google data center. In this conversation with Golden Shovel’s Bethany Quinn, McDonald shares the strategy behind Arkansas’ recent wins and what other states and regions can learn from their approach. You’ll hear how Arkansas’ IMPACT legislation modernized incentives, strengthened data center and lit...
