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Here’s the thing about post-event surveys: people actually take time out of their day to fill them out. That’s an act of goodwill, and you

Lean in for a little wisdom: you don’t need to be a TED Talk veteran to nail public speaking. You just need to be intentional,

If you’re like most economic development professionals, you’ve spent the last few weeks of December pondering the benchmarks you want to reach when you turn

At the 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference, one topic came up in multiple sessions and conversations: the quiet disappearance of third places—and what that means

Conference season is upon us, and if you’re like most economic development professionals, you’re probably looking at your calendar thinking, “How am I going to

Marketing and economic development professionals face a rapidly evolving landscape that demands adaptability and innovation. From social media shifts to the resurgence of in-person event

Do you ever feel like you’re a part of a community from the moment you step into a room? Economic Development events can be that

I don’t know about you, but once I finish a project, I have just about enough time to throw my hands in the air, celebrate

Last week, I traveled to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the IEDC Annual Conference. I got onstage as an Ignite presenter for the first time after
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This blog was guest-written by our Digital Storyteller, Olivia Asam. Take it away, Olivia! I’m a few months removed from design school, a few months
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