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Mississippi Prospects

Welcome to Mississippi Prospects. A new podcast focused on community and economic development throughout Mississippi. Brought to you by the MEDC, each podcast will explore a broad range of topics. Fro... Read more

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A Slice of the Economic Development Pie: Community & Commercial Development

A Slice of the Economic Development Pie: Community & Commercial Development

Special Guest: Lindsay Ward, Economic Development Manager of the Workforce Development Division for the Southern Mississ... Read more

18 Mar 2020

22mins

Ranked #2

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The Process of Attracting, Recruiting and Developing Talent

The Process of Attracting, Recruiting and Developing Talent

Special Guest: Andre’ Kennebrew, Leadership Development Project Lead & Talent Acquisition Senior Manager, Chick-fil-... Read more

18 Oct 2019

24mins

Ranked #3

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Key Elements of Meaningful Strategic Plans

Key Elements of Meaningful Strategic Plans

Special Guest: Gray Swoope, President & CEO, VIsionFirst AdvisorsDescription: British Prime Minister Winston Churchi... Read more

14 Oct 2019

24mins

Ranked #4

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What Makes Mississippi Attractive for Foreign Direct Investment

What Makes Mississippi Attractive for Foreign Direct Investment

Special Guest: Chat Phillips, Senior Consultant, Navigator ConsultingDescription: Mississippi has done very well in recr... Read more

7 May 2019

26mins

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Brain Drain: Ideas to attract and retain our future workforce

Brain Drain: Ideas to attract and retain our future workforce

Special Guest: Tim Mask, President, MWB CreativeDescription: “You can go farther faster in Mississippi”, yet between 201... Read more

11 May 2019

25mins

Ranked #6

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North American Trends of Industrial Site Selection

North American Trends of Industrial Site Selection

Special Guest: Josh Bays, Partner, Site Selection GroupDescription: In the eyes of many people Mississippi is still prim... Read more

10 Oct 2019

26mins

Ranked #7

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Don’t Get Cut: Critiques to Your RFI Response to Move Your Community into the Next Round

Don’t Get Cut: Critiques to Your RFI Response to Move Your Community into the Next Round

Special Guest: Jeannette Goldsmith, Vice President, Strategic Development GroupDescription: When competing for economic ... Read more

8 Oct 2019

27mins

Ranked #8

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Organizational Strategies to Prepare for Sustainable Growth

Organizational Strategies to Prepare for Sustainable Growth

Special Guest: Rhea Steele, Chief Operating Officer, DECA, Inc.Description: An organization's ability to adapt with a ra... Read more

9 May 2019

27mins

Ranked #9

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Changing the Narrative: An Innovative Workforce Initiative in the Mississippi Delta

Changing the Narrative: An Innovative Workforce Initiative in the Mississippi Delta

Special Guest: Will Coppage, Executive Director for the Washington County Economic AllianceDescription: Anyone who's spe... Read more

18 Mar 2020

27mins

Ranked #10

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The Role of the Site Selection Consultant

The Role of the Site Selection Consultant

Special Guest: John Longshore, Principal, VP of Innovation, Global Location StrategiesDescription: State and local econo... Read more

16 Oct 2019

25mins

Ranked #11

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Virtual Reality for Economic Development

Virtual Reality for Economic Development

Special Guest: Aaron Brossoit, Chief Executive Officer, Golden Shovel AgencyDescription: If you’ve watched any science f... Read more

8 May 2019

20mins

Ranked #12

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Location Marketing - What You Are Getting Right

Location Marketing - What You Are Getting Right

Special Guest: Deborah Mcgill-Smith, Vice-President - Industrial Brokerage & Consulting, Cushman & Wakefield | E... Read more

17 Oct 2019

26mins

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An Economic Developer's Guide to High Tech Careers

An Economic Developer's Guide to High Tech Careers

Special Guest: Carol Henderson, Senior Director, Business Incentives Practice, Cushman & WakefieldDescription: High ... Read more

9 Oct 2019

24mins

Ranked #14

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What’s in your Labor Market?

What’s in your Labor Market?

Special Guest: Christine Chmura, CEO and Chief Economist, Chmura Economics & Analytics Description: In the corporate... Read more

10 May 2019

17mins

Ranked #15

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Drivers in Site Elimination

Drivers in Site Elimination

Special Guest: Chris Schastock, Senior Vice President, CBRE | Advisory & Transaction ServicesDescription: Site selec... Read more

7 Oct 2019

21mins

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