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12: Real Rural Economic Development with Robert Harrington

12: Real Rural Economic Development with Robert Harrington

FromEcon Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development


12: Real Rural Economic Development with Robert Harrington

FromEcon Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jul 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Former President Harry Truman said, "It is amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit."
For Robert Harrington (https://podcast.econdevshow.com/guests/robert-harrington) this quote is the key to success in economic development in rural America. Born and raised in rural Missouri. Robert has remained part of rural America for his entire life.
When he was a boy, his grandmother instilled in him the importance of a hard day's work and giving back to your community. As an economic developer, he's remained committed to following his grandmother's advice while working as a full-time economic developer across Missouri, Iowa, and Texas.
Robert is currently the Director of Economic Development at the Bourbon County Economic Development Council in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Join Dane, as he and Robert, explore the challenges and opportunities in rural economic development success. Special Guest: Robert Harrington.
Released:
Jul 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

We explore 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.