This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Jim Byard, Jr about Economic Development during COVID.   How economic and community development go hand in hand How COVID has changed the approach to community development And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:   https://www.byardassociates.com/ AmazingCities.org AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About  Jim Byard Jr. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with double minors in business and sociology from Troy State University Montgomery, now Troy University. He is a graduate of Leadership Alabama and the Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy. Jim currently serves as Board Chair for Design Alabama, as well as service on the boards of directors for Main Street Alabama, YourTown Alabama, Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE), the Prattville YMCA and the Autauga Education Foundation.    He and his wife Beverly live in the Daniel Pratt Historic District in Prattville with their three children: Marylise, James III and Richard. Thy are active members of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Prattville.   About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim’s Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net