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Terry Tieman, Town Manager of Fenwick Island, speaks to Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about how she became a town manager, unique issues towns are facing as a result of COVID-19, and her experience as a woman in leadership positions in local government. This interview was recorded on October 14, 2020. To learn more about the Town of Fenwick Island, visit fenwickisland.delaware.gov. For more on the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) visit icma.org. Learn more about IPA at ipa.udel.edu. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License
Mike Powell, Shoreline and Waterway Program Administrator with DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship, speaks to Philip Barnes, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA) about the different types of flood risk in Delaware, where to go to get reliable information on flooding, and the best practices for state and local governments to help mitigate flood risk. This interview was recorded on October 21, 2020. To view the most up-to-date flood maps in Delaware, visit https://maps.dnrec.delaware.gov/FloodPlanning/default.html. For flood information from FEMA, visit https://www.floodsmart.gov/. Learn more about IPA at ipa.udel.edu. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License Midway transition music: "Roses and Revolvers" by Janko Nilovic, used with permission from the artist
Dr. Bill Provine, President and CEO of the Delaware Innovation Space, joins Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), and Cara Gannon, a Public Administration Fellow at IPA, to discuss the ongoing partnership of DuPont, the State of Delaware, and the University of Delaware in developing the Delaware Innovation Space as an entrepreneurial incubator. Topics covered include the 2017 creation of the Innovation Space at the DuPont Experimental Station; aspirations for and early successes resulting from the Delaware Innovation Space; and how the ongoing dynamics of government, industry, and higher education collaborations set the tone for innovation ecosystems in Delaware and elsewhere. This interview was recorded on October 8, 2020. For more information on the Delaware Innovation Space, visit deinnovates.org. To learn more about the Institute for Public Administration, visit ipa.udel.edu. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License.
Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware, and Dr. Henry Smith III, Chair of the Wilmington Community Advisory Council, speak with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about Delaware's ongoing COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. Topics covered include the impacts of the pandemic on households and communities in Delaware; the response efforts of their organizations and partners; and their thoughts on Delaware's path forward for addressing both immediate household needs and long-term recovery priorities. This interview was recorded on October 7, 2020. For more information on United Way of Delaware, visit uwde.org. Visit wilmcommunityadvisorycouncil.org for more on the Wilmington Community Advisory Council. To learn about the Institute for Public Administration, visit ipa.udel.edu. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License.
Bill Swiatek, Principal Planner at WILMAPCO, speaks to Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA) about WILMAPCO's role as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for northern Delaware and Cecil County, as well as some of the recent projects and studies that WILMAPCO has underway. Bill shares his personal and professional background as well as his recent work including the Route 9 Master Plan. This interview was recorded on September 24, 2020. To learn more about WILMAPCO, visit www.wilmapco.org. For more on the Route 9 Master Plan visit www.wilmapco.org/route9/, and for information on the Transportation Improvement Plan visit www.wilmapco.org/tip/. Learn more about IPA at ipa.udel.edu. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License
Two senior leaders from Harvey, Hanna & Associates—a full-service commercial and industrial real estate development company based in Newport, Delaware—speak with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration. Vice President of Marketing, Ryan Kennedy, and Vice President of Environmental and Governmental Affairs, Bill Lower, covered topics including the company's Delaware roots and their focus on redevelopment across the state, as well as Harvey Hanna's vision for Downtown Newport and their ongoing commitment to corporate philanthropy through the Delaware KIDS Fund. This interview was recorded on August 28, 2020. To learn more about Harvey, Hanna & Associates, visit harveyhanna.com, and visit dekidsfund.com for more on the Delaware KIDS Fund. To learn about the Institute for Public Administration, visit ipa.udel.edu. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License.
Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA) speaks to Dionna Sargent, Vice President of Community Development at Cinnaire, about affordable housing, community development, and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Dionna shares her personal and professional background as well as her experiences and perspectives from working in the world of affordable housing finance and community development. This interview was recorded on September 1, 2020. To learn more about Cinnaire, visit https://cinnaire.com/. For more on the JumpStart Wilmington program, visit https://jumpstartwilmington.org. Learn more about IPA at ipa.udel.edu. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License
Mark Kennedy, Founder of SusuBean, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about his entrepreneurial journey. Stops covered along the way span from growing up the son of Caribbean immigrants in New York City and working in the financial services industry, to relocating to Delaware and building SusuBean—a fintech startup focusing on disrupting the payday lending industry by pioneering a more equitable approach to consumer lending and accessing capital resources. This interview was recorded on August 27, 2020 as part of a series of conversations focused on underrepresented entrepreneurs in Delaware. To connect with Mark, email him at mark.kennedy@susubean.com or visit susubean.com. For more information about the Institute for Public Administration, visit ipa.udel.edu. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License.
Mark Rucci, Senior Fellow with the Recover Delaware initiative at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), speaks with Troy Mix, IPA Associate Director. Mark defines venture capital, outlines seven elements of successful startup ecosystems, and speaks to the role of physical space in nurturing regional innovation and entrepreneurship. This episode is part two of an interview recorded on August 17, 2020. Part one, "Inclusive Economic Development for Recovery," is available at soundcloud.com/first-state-insights/inclusive-recovery. For more information on Mark and his work on IPA’s Recover Delaware initiative, review his professional profile (www.bidenschool.udel.edu/ipa/people/mrucci) and navigate to the Recover Delaware page (www.bidenschool.udel.edu/ipa/serving-delaware/recovery). To access the referenced playbook for startup ecosystems, visit revolution.com/playbook. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License.
Mark Rucci, a University of Delaware Biden School alumnus with degrees in public policy and public administration, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about his summer 2020 appointment as a Senior Fellow advising IPA's Recover Delaware initiative on inclusive economic development. Topics covered in this first of two episodes with Mark include his work on economic inequalities at both the London School of Economics and a venture capital firm, and the need for inclusive approaches to economic and social recovery in Delaware. This interview was recorded on August 17, 2020. For more information on Mark and his work on IPA’s Recover Delaware initiative, review his professional profile (www.bidenschool.udel.edu/ipa/people/mrucci) and navigate to the Recover Delaware page (www.bidenschool.udel.edu/ipa/serving-delaware/recovery). Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License.
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