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Episode 8: How to Become a Clean Slate Community, and Why You Should

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Podcast, Season 1, Talent Attraction October 18, 2022
1 in 3 Americans have a criminal record that is probably limiting their participation in your workforce and community. Any arrest, even if it didn’t lead to conviction, constitutes a record and lifelong barrier to opportunity, even for those who long ago served their time. Sheena Meade, Executive Director of the Clean Slate Initiative, is working to change that with bipartisan policy that automatically clears records for people who stay crime free. In this episode, learn how you can help grant second chances and unearth new talent right under your nose.

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Episode 7: How to Be a No. 1 Best Place to Live

Sarah Henderson Podcast, Season 1, Top 100 October 4, 2022
Every year we at Livability produce an objective, research-based Top 100 Best Places to Live list, sponsored this year by eXp Realty. Madison, Wisconsin takes the honor of the No. 1 spot for the second year in a row. In this episode, two Madison leaders: Jason Fields, President of the Madison Region Economic Partnership, and Zach Brandon, President of the Greater Madison Chamber, share about working together to keep Madison a No. 1 place to live, alongside actionable tips on how other communities can improve livability.

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Episode 6: Automation – it’s a good word not a bad word!

Sarah Henderson Podcast, Season 1 September 20, 2022
Jamie Wright, Executive Director of the Alliance for Rural Impact, helps you navigate the workforce challenges faced by small rural communities. You want companies to be successful in your area, but that requires a labor pool you may not quite have. In this episode, learn how automation can expand the capabilities of your current workforce and support the success of your existing industry.

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Episode 5: How Innovating Childcare Could be Key to Your Community’s Growth

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Podcast, Season 1, Talent Attraction September 6, 2022
The pandemic brought to the forefront the struggles working parents face to balance work and family responsibilities. Without high-quality childcare, it’s hard to have a high-quality workforce. What can you do to ensure parents in your community have the support they need to succeed alongside your businesses? We’ll hear from Naturally Lewis, Lewis County, NY’s economic development entity, on their hands-on work to address this ongoing issue. Read More

Episode 3: Our City was a Character on The Office

Sarah Henderson Economic Development, Podcast, Season 1, Talent Attraction August 9, 2022
Michael, Dwight and the whole gang at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company made us laugh from 2005 to 2013. When the show was first gaining a foothold, the Scranton community saw things a little differently, according to Mari Potis, the director of membership and events for The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Then tourism not only grew, but exploded, and today the show continues to have a considerable impact on the city’s economy. In this episode, learn how entertainment media can give your community a positive boost.

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