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Episode 22 - DED's ARPA Tour - Part 2 Aug 04, 2023

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Part two of our ARPA: Helping Missourians Prosper Tour. In this episode we wrap up our trek across the state highlighting grant awards for various ARPA projects. This leg of our journey takes us from southwest Missouri, to St. Louis and finishes in the southeast region.

Episode 21 - DED's ARPA Tour - Part 1 Jul 21, 2023

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Part one of our ARPA: Helping Missourians Prosper tour. It was a 12-stop, statewide celebration highlighting DED’s nine ARPA grant programs, which represented a total of more than $500 million awarded, and took place across each of Missouri’s six regions, both urban and rural. This episode covers the first 6 stops.

Episode 20 - Office of the Missouri Military Advocate May 26, 2023

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On this episode of the Inside EcoDevo Podcast, we speak with Harry Roberts, the Missouri Military Advocate. Harry discusses the Office of the Missouri Military Advocate's support for Missouri military installations and missions, ensuring our state is military-friendly, and the economic impact of defense spending.

Episode 19 - Missouri Technology Corporation May 12, 2023

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This episode features Jack Scatizzi, Executive Director of Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC). Jack discusses MTC's mission, how it helps tech startups, the economic impact of supporting new Missouri businesses, and more.

Episode 18 - Missouri Economic Development Council Apr 21, 2023

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This episode of the Inside EcoDevo Podcast, features Shawna Searcy, Missouri Economic Development Council President, and Michelle Hataway, MEDC President-elect. Shawna and Michelle discuss MEDC's mission, benefits of its conferences and initiatives, and current and future happenings.

Episode 17 - Missouri Development Finance Board Apr 07, 2023

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On this episode we speak from Mark Stombaugh, Executive Director of the Missouri Development Finance Board (MDFB). Mark, explains how MDFB fits within state government, the programs it administers, the partnership between MDFB and DED, and much more.

Episode 16 - Missouri Community Service Commission Mar 24, 2023

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This episode features Brittany Crabtree, Executive Director of the Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC). Brittany discusses MCSC's mission to promote volunteerism in Missouri, its partnership with AmeriCorps, the value of community service to our state's economic wellbeing, and much more.

Episode 15 - Business & Community Solutions Division Mar 10, 2023

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On this episode of the Inside EcoDevo Podcast, we speak with Christina Carver, Director of the Division of Business and Community Solutions (BCS). Christina discusses BCS's role within DED, the variety of programs it administers - including the Missouri Works Program and Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HTC) Program - and more. 00:00 Start 00:29 Guest intro and background 02:50 Business and Community Solutions Division (BCS) 03:40 Programs that BCS administers 06:01 BCS Team 07:51 How BCS’ categories fall under economic development 10:47 Missouri Works program 16:37 Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program (HTC) 20:35 Who are the BCS programs designed for? 22:25 Partnership with the Regional Engagement Division 25:14 HTC Improvement Initiative 29:22 How BCS helps Missourian’s prosper 30:00 Show wrap up and plugs Visit our website: https://ded.mo.gov Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissouriDepartmentofEconomicDevelopment/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoEcoDevo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3591586/

Episode 14 - Missouri Partnership Feb 24, 2023

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On this episode we speak with Missouri Partnership CEO, Subash Alias. He explains how Missouri Partnership attracts businesses to the state, while working hand-in-hand with the Missouri Department of Economic Development. We also discuss site selection, Missouri’s big business sectors, and more.

Episode 13 - Missouri Women's Council Feb 10, 2023

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On this episode, we speak with Kellie Ann Coats, Executive Director of the Missouri Women’s Council. Kellie Ann discusses the work of the council during the pandemic and their current work with incarcerated women through the Aspire MO program.

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