Building a Global Community for Economic Development: Nathan Ohle of IEDC
Building a Global Community for Economic Development: Nathan Ohle of IEDC  
Podcast: Manufacturing an American Century
Published On: Thu Dec 12 2024
Description: In this episode, Nathan Ole, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), shares insights into the council's historic journey, its comprehensive strategic plan, and the impact of its certification programs. Nathan discusses IEDC's initiatives like the Economic Recovery Corps, which focuses on capacity building in under-resourced places through long-term fellowships. He emphasizes the importance of regional collaboration and sustainability in economic development. Nathan also shares his journey in the field and offers motivational advice for professionals looking to make a tangible impact in their communities.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:22 History and Evolution of IEDC01:03 New Strategic Plan and Initiatives04:16 Guiding Principles and Stakeholder Engagement09:02 Environmental and Sustainability Efforts11:36 Economic Recovery and Resilience14:42 Regional Collaboration and Bottom-Up Approaches22:56 Economic Recovery Corps Program29:42 Nathan Oley's Professional Journey34:20 Final Thoughts and MessagesAMCC’s podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for their partnership in producing this podcast. This podcast was prepared in part using Federal funds under award 3070145 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.