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Examining the Fast Growth of Columbus, Ohio with Special Guest Michael Stevens, Columbus Director of Development
Development Debate - September 23, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutesDave Robinson and Nate Green of the Montrose Group host Michael Stevens, Director of Development for the city of Columbus, to discuss Columbus, Ohio's rapid growth over the last 10 years.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Its Impact on Economic Development
Development Debate - September 03, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutesCOIVD-19 vaccination rates and how it will impact company growth, corporate site location process, the economic development world & the economy, and how it will create opportunity for political realignment.
Ohio Water and Waste Infrastructure Grant Program
Development Debate - August 05, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutesNate Green and Dave Robinson of the Montrose Group discuss Mike DeWine's recent grant program for Ohio's Water and Waste Infrastructure.
Expansion of the Rural Industrial Park Loan Program
Development Debate - July 15, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutesDave Robinson and Nate Green host the Montrose team to discuss Ohio's Rural Industrial Park Loan Progam expansion. Guests include Tim Biggam and Jamie Meier Grant.
How State Operating Budget Changes Will Impact Development
Development Debate - July 09, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutesNate Green and Dave Robinson host Tim Biggams, Montrose Lobbyist, to discuss how the new changes to the states operating budget will impact corporate sites and economic development.
Redevelopment of Shopping Mall Sites
Development Debate - March 29, 2021 16:56 - 30 minutesThe explosion of e-commerce, especially during the 2020 pandemic, has greatly altered the retail real estate landscape. It has impacted development and site selection patterns, but it's also having an enormous effect on current retail centers like shopping malls. What used to be a hub of youth an...
How Van Wert, Ohio, Attracted Businesses and Developers to Its Rural Downtown Development Project.
Development Debate - January 12, 2021 23:03 - 38 minutesNate and Dave welcome Seth Baker, Director of the Van Wert County Foundation, and foundation board member/longtime resident of Van Wert, attorney Chuck Koch. The group discusses the decades-long struggle to grow their rural community of 10,500 residents, and how they formulated an ambitious plan ...
Rural Communities -Corporate Opportunities and the Demographics of Economic Success
Development Debate - December 23, 2020 19:32 - 36 minutesUnderstanding the opportunities for corporate site location in rural markets starts with measuring the demographic and economic success of rural communities.
Growing Markets - Where Corporations Want to Locate
Development Debate - December 19, 2020 15:52 - 32 minutesWhy are Growing Markets so important to a company's site location strategy? What are the factors companies look for, and what are the most important data-driven metrics used in their strategies? Dave and Nate share their thoughts, based on their experience working with companies, local chambers o...
Corporate Site Location Strategies
Development Debate - December 07, 2020 21:37 - 20 minutesIn this episode of the Development Debate, we sit down to discuss corporate site location strategies, specifically geared toward rural development. When it comes to site location, it's important to note that the process involves a lot more than tax incentives. We talk about when your company shou...
The Importance of Developing a Skilled Workforce
Development Debate - November 17, 2020 14:25 - 21 minutesIn Episode 8 of the Development Debate, we discuss the topic of developing a skilled workforce including the need for a broad middle class and large workforce pool to attract companies. While job centers are a great resource for people in distressed neighborhoods, it's equally important to give t...
Building a Merchant Class in Distressed Neighborhoods
Development Debate - October 29, 2020 19:59 - 23 minutesIn Episode 7 of the Development Debate, we sit down to discuss economic equity in more detail and the economic challenges of distressed communities. We also discuss the building of a merchant class in distressed neighborhoods and how there is no way to turn them around without helping them to dev...
Economic Equity
Development Debate - October 21, 2020 18:16 - 20 minutesIn Episode 6 of the Development Debate, we take a closer look at the economy and the different markets that have contributed to its recovery including the housing, manufacturing and trade markets. We then dive into the critical topic of economic equity and how COVID-19 has created substantial eco...
Importance of JobsOhio
Development Debate - September 22, 2020 15:14 - 21 minutesIn this episode of the Development Debate, we sit down with J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO or JobsOhio to take a closer look at JobsOhio and how it provides Ohio with a strong competitive advantage in the market. We also discuss how JobsOhio has responded to COVID-19 and what they're doing to he...
Returning to Work: Economic Trends and Implications
Development Debate - September 09, 2020 13:43 - 18 minutesIn this episode of the Development Debate, we discuss the topic of returning to work. As COVID-19 cases decline, many companies are requiring employees to return to the office. Not only is returning to your normal work environment beneficial for business growth, it's also critical to getting our ...
Role of Revolving Loans
Development Debate - September 01, 2020 15:13 - 23 minutesCOVID-19 has forced millions of American companies to seek nontraditional sources of financing. In this episode of the Development Debate, we sit down with Jamie Beier Grant, Manager of Economic and Workforce Development at Montrose, to discuss the role of revolving loans in regards to COVID-19 b...
Business Survival Strategies for COVID-19
Development Debate - August 25, 2020 18:50 - 18 minutesJoin Dave Robinson, Principle at The Montrose Group, and Nate Green, Director of Economic Development as they discuss economic development, who's engaged in it, how's it implemented, where our focus should be, and why it matters.
Answering The Big Questions Around Economic Development
Development Debate - August 05, 2020 16:35 - 20 minutesDriven by a COVID 19 induced economic chaos, creating high-wage jobs and capital investment is not as easy as it used to be. Join Dave Robinson and Nate Green of the national economic development consulting company the Montrose Group to hear their unique perspective on economic development and l...
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