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Hyper Local: Economic Development

Hyper Local: Economic Development

著者： Hyper Local Host: Mason Ainsworth
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 Mission: To inspire economic development professionals, encourage entrepreneurship, and foster community growth by sharing stories, lessons learned, impactful projects, case studies of successful initiatives, and innovative ideas for thriving communities.Hyper Local Host: Mason Ainsworth マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 個人的成功 政治・政府 政治学 経済学 自己啓発
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  • 15 Communities, 60 Seconds Each: Micro Interviews from EDCO 2026

    15 Communities, 60 Seconds Each: Micro Interviews from EDCO 2026
    2026/02/17
    SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT: 15 Micro Interviews from the 69th EDCO!I just returned from the 69th Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Conference in Toronto, where I decided to do something different.For the first time ever on Hyper Local: Economic Development in Ontario - Podcast. We went fully on-the-spot with 60-second (or less) micro-interviews!From Toronto to Kenora, Sarnia to Collingwood, County of Brant to Huron County, economic developers shared what’s happening right now in their communities. We heard about:• Revamping strategic plans.• Implementing Community Improvement Plans.• Downtown revitalization projects.• Hosting the next Ontario BIA Association conference.• And so much more!The format was simple and powerful:• What is your name?• Where are you from?• What’s something interesting going on in your community right now?The energy was electric, the stories were inspiring, and it reminded me why this work matters. Every community has something exciting happening, and every voice deserves to be heard.A huge thank you to every person who shared their time, smiled, and shared in 60 seconds or less. You made this special episode possible!In order:• Allyson Pele, The City of Kenora.• Brandon Webb, Ec. D, County of Brant.• Chris Watson, County of Huron.• Dylan Tamlin, City of St. Catharines.• Eric Wood, City of Toronto.• Evan Vatri, Municipality of Kincardine.• Felicia Krista (Sovereign), Municipality of North Middlesex.• Matt Reaume, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.• Matthew Slotwinski, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership.• Prerna Sharma, Corporation of the Town of Collingwood.• Robyn Mulder Ec.D., Township of Wellington North.• Sabah Kazmi, City of Burlington.• Kassandra Brownridge, The Corporation of the Town of Ajax.• Steve Antunes, City of Elliot Lake.• Will Radix, Corporation of Haldimand County.To our listeners:If you loved this format, drop a comment below, send me a message, or share this post. Want to be featured next year? Come find me at EDCO’s 70th Annual Conference in 2027 — or message me on LinkedIn anytime.Let’s keep highlighting communities across Ontario and beyond!Which micro story stood out to you?Cheers to more voices, more stories, and more thriving communities!#HyperLocalPodcast #EDCO2026 #EconomicDevelopment #OntarioStrong #CommunityStories #RuralOntario #DowntownRevitalization #EcDev #MicroPod #Innovation Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)
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    12 分
  • The Nuclear Edge: Jessica Linthorne on Innovation, Jobs & Ontario’s Energy Economy.

    The Nuclear Edge: Jessica Linthorne on Innovation, Jobs & Ontario’s Energy Economy.
    2026/02/12

    Jessica Linthorne is powering the future of Ontario’s energy economy. As President & CEO at the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), she’s at the forefront of connecting nuclear innovation with economic development, job creation, and community impact across the province.

    In this energized episode of Hyper Local, we dive into:

    • What the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is and its powerful link to economic development.

    • The massive opportunities new nuclear brings to Ontario, and the Nuclear Innovation Institute’s recent report in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

    • Why 60% of Ontario’s energy baseload is nuclear, SMRs, and why the world is watching.

    • The critical role of medical isotopes, operational excellence, and understanding the energy sector.

    • Emerging leadership, emotional intelligence, collaboration, adaptability, and the importance of “being where your feet are”.

    • The importance of having passion for the public sector, knowing the players, and always reaching beyond to learn more.

    Jessica’s message is clear: with a collaborative mindset, strong relationships, and a focus on impact, we can shape Ontario’s energy future together. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, energy security, economic growth, and building thriving communities!

    Tune in now and keep the energy going!

    Now some work for YOU! What is something you learned about the energy sector today? Put it in the comments and let's show the power of nuclear!

    #HyperLocalPodcast #EconomicDevelopment #NuclearInnovation #OntarioEnergy #SMRs #Leadership #Collaboration #EnergySector #EcDev #HyperLocalPod #Ontario #Nuclear #OCC
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    56 分
  • The World’s Largest EcDev Association: Inside IEDC with President & CEO Nathan Ohle.

    The World’s Largest EcDev Association: Inside IEDC with President & CEO Nathan Ohle.
    2026/01/28

    Nathan Ohle is leading global economic development conversations. As President & CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the world’s largest association of economic developers, he is steering the organization into its historic 100th year with vision, collaboration, and bold ideas.

    From his early days as a Community Relations Intern with the Detroit Pistons to Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, Nathan’s career has been defined by building bridges, driving recovery, and putting people first. Now at IEDC, he’s championing the next generation of leaders, expanding the Economic Recovery Corps (EDC), and leading the charge from competition to true collaboration.

    In this milestone Hyper Local episode, we dive into:

    • IEDC’s 100th anniversary and what it means for the global Economic Development community.
    • The State of the Field survey and how success is measured.
    • Moving from competition to collaboration — Nathan met with 525 organizations in 2025 alone!
    • Showing up at other tables, giving back, and connecting across sectors.
    • Advice for the next generation of economic developers.
    • The emerging leaders' affinity group.
    • And much more!

    Nathan’s message is clear: relationships, curiosity, and showing up matter more than ever. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about economic development, global partnerships, and shaping the future of communities.

    Thank you to EDCO Executive Director for this episode's mystery question: “What is something you are proud of that you never talk about?”

    Now some work for YOU! What is something you learned today that could help others tomorrow? Put it in the comments and let's learn together.

    #HyperLocalPodcast #EconomicDevelopment #IEDC #GlobalEcDev #Collaboration #Leadership #100YearsStrong #Communities #EDCO #EcDev #Ontario #Canada #MunicipalLeadership

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    55 分
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