Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.
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Welcome to The Common Share, a podcast about the opportunities and challenges of developing co-operative businesses. The Common Share is produced by Co-operatives First, a business development organization that increases awareness and understanding of the co-op business model and supports co-operative business development in rural and Indigenous communities across western Canada.
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Resources for and stories of entrepreneurship, business, agriculture, and economic development in Southwest Montana.
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The podcast covering rural electricity and economic development topics in the Midwest. Brought to you by Wabash Valley Power Alliance.
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Mr.Economics is an autonomous, Independent, knowledge-oriented, non for profit Community. Our main focus is to enhance the knowledge of upcoming researchers, students by analyzing major economic issues related to macroeconomics, international trade and finance, public economics, urban, rural, and regional economics, and development economics.
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A series of conversations from throughout Minnesota about economic development, rural vitality and the critical issues to grow local economies.
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What are the biggest issues facing the American economy and how can they be solved? The Committee for Economic Development presents policy solutions to economic and educational problems here in America. Tune in to hear industry experts making capitalism sustainable.
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Broadcast Studio is a project built for community with efforts focused on supporting small businesses, our creative communities, economic development, oral histories, new industry, & technical growth in rural Mississippi. The broadcast / recording studio comprises capabilities for podcasting, video & music production, recording, live streaming, & content development, centered around our regional collective, bringing together capacities across a multitude of sectors & production / development ...
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This show explores the relationship between the professionals who work tirelessly to match corporate investment to communities across North America.
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We are living in a pivotal global moment. The world is radically changing, are you? According to international scientists, 2030 is a point of no return, an unprecedented looming economic and existential threat to humanity - an inconvenient truth becomes an undeniable reality. In a world on fire, plagued by the worst global pandemic in over a century, we face unparalleled inequalities and menacing deep divides. Our Future hangs in the balance. If you are worried, you are not alone. The latest ...
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Craig Settles, president of CJ Speaks (www.cjspeaks.com), and guests discuss business strategies for putting broadband networks and telehealth into place, as well as policy issues that affect community broadband and telehealth. Gigabit Nation’s mission is threefold: 1) inform listeners how to get meaningful broadband and telehealth into communities everywhere, 2) help communities increase broadband and telehealth adoption and 3) provide a vehicle for people to work together – and with organi ...
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CDF Podcast - The Community Development Foundation, Tupelo/Lee County Mississippi
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Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson is a political podcast discussing current issues we face as a country featuring interviews with senators, congressmen, governors, and other political elite.
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Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice
LSE Department of International Development
These podcasts are recordings from the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice lecture series 2023/24, 2022/23, 2021/22 and 2020/21, a visiting lecture series coordinated by Professor of Development Studies, Professor James Putzel and Dr Laura Mann. The Cutting Edge series provides students and guests with fascinating insights into the practical world of international development. Renowned guest lecturers share their expertise and invite discussion on an exciting range of issu ...
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A monthly conversation about entrepreneurship brought to you by Innovate 120, in partnership with the Jackson County Economic Alliance, and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. Our vision at Innovate 120 is to inspire and drive growth for Jackson County, Iowa. Part of that growth will come through new business ideas that take root right here at home. You might have an idea but not sure what the next best steps are to move it forward. This series explores the range of oppo ...
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WELCOME to the audio channel of United Nations University-MERIT and its School of Governance. We feature interviews on the push and pull of international development through innovation and good governance.
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Through our podcast suite we provide expert analysis and best in class advice on the issues that matter most for business. We have a lot to say, are you listening?Brought to you by Ireland's largest and most influential business lobby group. Explore our full podcast suite at www.ibec.ie/podcasts
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Work Talk is the official podcast of New Rivers/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Area. The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board envisions a region where every business has access to a qualified, job-ready workforce and every citizen in the region has the skills needed to secure meaningful employment, competitive wages, and career advancement through an integrated workforce support infrastructure. To learn more, visit http://nrmrwib.org/
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Whether you are working hard or hardly working, join AEI Resident Fellow Brent Orrell as he explores national trends and public policies affecting the vitality of the American workforce and how to prepare yourself for success in our rapidly-changing economy. And whatever else happens, we promise it will take your mind off of your job.
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This new podcast from the Community Development departments of the 12 Federal Reserve districts addresses important social issues like economic mobility, affordable housing, small business development and community reinvestment. Each episode showcases successful programs that help provide access to opportunity for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Join us as we ask community members and organizations across the U.S. about the challenges they are facing and what solutions the ...
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In 2021, the National Endowment for Financial Education and the Council for Economic Education hosted five financial education policy convenings to discuss the most pertinent issues in the field. Nearly 250 stakeholders from 44 states joined this invitation-only event. The goal? Provide an open forum to learn and listen about the opportunities, technicalities and challenges encountered when considering statewide financial education policy and programming. The outcomes from these convenings a ...
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Welcome to the Mbali Nwoko Podcast, the leading agricultural podcast on the African continent! Join us as we bring you exclusive insights from the foremost industry experts and stakeholders in the agricultural sector and its value chain. The podcast features a diverse range of guests, including farmers, scientists, agronomists, researchers, economists, investors, and policymakers, among others. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and inform our listeners about the business of farming and agr ...
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Discussions about the intersection of public policy and community development.
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How can we best prepare our students to be STEM leaders? STEM Lab is for secondary and higher education STEM teachers, administrators, and policy makers. Guest experts from around the United States and the world give us insight into what we should be teaching and how we can best teach it. We discuss the innovative instructional techniques, education research, and societal and economic trends impacting STEM Education. Host Michael A. Newsome and co-hosts Crystal McGee and Nicole Kroeger are c ...
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Behavior change designer Dr. Kristin Malek (aka Dr. K) wants you to Experience U! Throughout the Experience University podcast, Dr. K will challenge you to flip what you thought you knew about events, experience, and yourself on its head.
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The Invest Steuben Podcast from the CoWork Steuben Wired Differently Content Creation Studio. On this show, we talk about everything economic development related for people who love and care for Steuben County and Northeast Indiana. Your host is Isaac Lee, the Executive Director for Steuben County Economic Development Corporation.
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Addressing Rural Economic Development With Kevin R. Kosar
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On July 22, Brent Orrell from AEI and Tony Pipa from Brookings hosted a discussion about Casa Grande Valley Farms, an agricultural cooperative from the New Deal era that faced challenges and eventually failed. AEI's Kevin R. Kosar, who has republished a book on the project, joined the conversation to discuss the lessons this historical case offers …
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Electing for Business - General Election manifesto
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The next General Election in Ireland will take place between now and March 2025. The Irish business community is a key component of a healthy and vibrant society. It is well understood how businesses provide opportunities for meaningful employment in local areas. More than that, they also act as a lynchpin of social life in our communities in our c…
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(Ep 206) FAM Tours - Keith Gillenwater - The Enterprise Group of Jackson
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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Keith Gillenwater, the president & CEO of The Enterprise Group of Jackson in Michigan. We discuss what it's like as an…
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EP 63 I Zoë Karl-Waithaka : Exploring new frontiers with BCG
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I have the pleasure of speaking with Zoe, the Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based in Nairobi. Zoe brings a wealth of experience in management consulting across the African continent, particularly in the food systems practice. Our conversation delved into various aspects of sustainable agriculture and the innovative …
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Labor Day Special: A New Book on Work With History, Culture, Poetry, and Quotes by Adam Smith, Karl Marx and…Homer Simpson?!
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Labor Day Special: A New Book on Work With History, Culture, Poetry, and Quotes by Adam Smith, Karl Marx and…Homer Simpson?!By Robin Johnson
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"The Trial That Shocked the World" with Prakash Diar in Canada
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In the mid and late 1980s, a brave, young lawyer defended the “Sharpeville Six,” who were wrongfully prosecuted and sentenced to death for a crime they did not commit. Prakash Diar lost the case, but he used that loss to propel himself to a bigger struggle – to take on the entire apartheid system and apply global political pressure to galvanize the…
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While employment growth is slowing, the hiring environment remains highly competitive – especially for in-demand roles and AI-related skillsets. Strategic planning will be key for HR leaders to ensure their organisations are set-up for sustained success. This means leveraging data-driven strategies and AI to improve operational efficiencies, and em…
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How CTNY's Portable Network Kit is Powering Community Connections - Episode 614 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
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In this episode of the podcast, Chris speaks with Monique Tate and Raul Enriquez from Community Tech New York (CTNY) on how they're empowering communities through hands-on technology training and their Portable Network Kit (PNK). Learn how CTNY is fostering digital equity, building local networks, and helping neighborhoods stay connected in emergen…
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2024 Summer HR Update – Employment law Developments to look out for
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2024 looks to be another busy year for developments in employment law in Ireland, with a number of substantial changes in the pipeline for employers to consider. Changes include Parent’s Leave and Maternity Leave entitlements, the extension of obligations around Gender Pay Gap reporting and the Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Act, which was recently…
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Book Explores Devastating Impact of Meat Industry Consolidation on Rural America
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Chris Leonard, former agribusiness reporter for the Associated Press, discusses his book, The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America’s Food Business.By Robin Johnson
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(Ep 205) Economic Development Marketing - Jonathan Sackett - Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Jonathan Sackett, head of marketing and communications at the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. How do economic …
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The Irish economy is experiencing some moderation in growth following five years of spectacular expansion. Despite this the outlook is positive. There is clear potential for Ireland to compete in the years ahead. The delivery of infrastructure, above everything else, is key to unlocking future business growth. In this episode, Ger Brady, Chief Econ…
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Clarksville’s Leap to Next-Gen Broadband - Episode 613 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
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In this episode of the podcast, Chris dives into Clarksville's transition to XGS-PON technology with CDE Lightband's Christy Batts and Amanda Cherry. Discover how this upgrade is future-proofing their broadband network, enhancing service efficiency, and tackling the unique challenges of serving a military town—all while exploring the role of AI in …
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New Upjohn Research Showing Which Economic Development Strategies Work Best
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Tim Bartik, senior economist at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, talks about distressed communities, employment trends in Rock Island and Scott CountiesBy Robin Johnson
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Building a Superior Network Together - Episode 612 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
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In this episode of the podcast, Chris dives into the Connect Superior initiative with Stephanie Becken, Broadband Manager for the City of Superior. Discover how this ambitious project is transforming broadband access in Superior, Wisconsin, and what it means for the community's future connectivity. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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The Dromoland Castle Experience – Helping to sustain rural Ireland
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Our ‘Experience Economy’ series continues in this episode of Ibec Responds as Aviné McNally, Head of Membership, Ibec, is in conversation with Mark Nolan, Managing Director, Dromoland Castle. They discuss Dromoland Castle’s importance in local community, sustainability practices and what policy Government could introduce to help the industry in att…
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A Previous, Overlooked Period of American History Featuring War, Violence, Repression That Threatened US Democracy
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Author Adam Hochschild discusses his book American Midnight: The Great War, A Violent Peace, and Democracy’s Forgotten Crisis.By Robin Johnson
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Russ Roberts, President of Shalem College in Jerusalem and host of the Econtalk podcast, discusses his book, “Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us. The book discusses Robert’s approach to problems that can’t be solved with normal economics analysis. In this episode, Brent and Russ also discuss the influences Russ had growing up an…
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The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital with Dr. Nkuli Boikhutso in South Africa
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Our children are our future. But what kind of future will we have if our children can’t get the best healthcare they deserve? Like many other things, health is intricately linked with deeper societal issues. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to do it with excellence. Dr. Nkuli Boikhutso exemplifies this virtue as the CEO of the Nelson Mandela C…
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The Pay Transparency Directive came into force in June 2023 and Ireland will have to transpose the Directive by June 2026. The Directive contains extensive measures with far reaching obligations for employers including enhanced requirements in relation to gender pay gap reporting, information rights for job candidates, restrictions on the use of pa…
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Inside CADE's Mission to Closing California's Digital Divide - Episode 611 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
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In this episode of the podcast, Chris talks with Lindsey Skolnik from the California Alliance for Digital Equity (CADE) about closing the digital divide in California. Discover key initiatives like the Middle Mile project, digital discrimination legislation, and the collaborative efforts driving broadband access for all communities. ★ Support this …
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A Lot of People Get Mad at Me, But Not Many Tell Me I’m Wrong
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Chris Jones, author of The Swine Republic: Struggles With the Truth About Agriculture and Water Quality,”By Robin Johnson
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Creating and living in housing co-operatives
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Canada needs to build a lot of housing units to meet current demand and make housing affordable again - 3.5 million homes by 2030, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It should come as no surprise that we think an important part of the solution is housing co-operatives. In this episode, we spoke to two guests who can talk abou…
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In this episode of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin tackles work-life balance in a highly competitive environment. Let's take a look at some of the unique demands and challenges associated with each profession (site selection and economic development) and scratch the surface of some best practices and strategies for finding balance. Traveling …
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Transforming Connectivity for Every New Yorker - Episode 610 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
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In this episode of the podcast, Chris talks with Joshua Breitbart, Senior VP of the ConnectALL Office, about New York's ambitious municipal broadband initiative. Learn how over $200 million is being invested to expand broadband access across the state, leveraging diverse local partnerships and innovative models to bridge the digital divide. ★ Suppo…
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New Book Provides Important Insights on Key Group That Could Decide November Elections: Latino Voters
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Mike Madrid, a political consultant who has worked for both political parties and co-founded the Lincoln Project, discusses his book, The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy.By Robin Johnson
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Croke Park - Their Sustainability Experience
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In this episode of Ibec Responds, Aviné McNally, Head of Membership at Ibec, and Peter McKenna, Stadium and Commercial Director at Croke Park, examine Croke Park's significance in Ireland's Experience Economy, the importance of community, and their journey in sustainability practices. Learn more about our Experience Economy campaign here. Thank you…
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California and Massachusetts' Road to Digital Equity - Episode 609 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
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In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Sean discuss recent broadband infrastructure developments in California and Massachusetts, including significant funding awards and innovative programs like San Francisco's Fiber to Housing initiative. Tune in to hear about the challenges and solutions in expanding digital equity and high-speed internet acc…
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New Report Captures Economic Renewal in Left Behind Counties, But Challenges Remain
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Kenan Fikri, Director of Research for the Economic Innovation Group, talks about a new report, “Economic Renaissance or Fleeting Recovery? Left-Behind Counties See Boom in Jobs and Businesses Amid Widening Divides.”By Robin Johnson
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Sally Satel and Keith Humphreys on the Opioid Epidemic
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On July 8, AEI’s Brent Orrell hosted the fifth event in the “On the Front Porch” series with the Brookings Institution’s Tony Pipa featuring Stanford University Professor Keith Humphreys and AEI’s Sally Satel, two experts in opioid treatment and the societal effects of drug abuse in rural areas. They discuss the factors that led to the opioid crisi…
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“Corporate Chiefs Leverage Big Business Power to Help Save Our World” with Harvard Professor Rebecca Henderson in the USA
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There is a lot of untapped power in big business, and it’s not just because of the financial power they possess. Collectively, the world’s capitalists have the potential to join forces and create positive change in the world. And what better what to leverage all that power and scale than to address some of the most pressing problems the world is fa…
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Bridging the Digital Divide in LA County - Episode 608 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
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In this episode of the podcast, Chris talks with Eric Sasaki about Los Angeles County's innovative efforts to bridge the digital divide. Discover how the county is using federal funding and public-private partnerships to provide affordable, high-quality internet access to underserved communities. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Working Alone Safely – How to manage Lone Workers
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Lone Working is becoming increasingly common with delivery drivers and remote workers often working alone. Although Lone workers cannot be subject to constant supervision, it is still and employers’ duty to ensure their safety and health at work. In this episode, Michael Gillen, OSH Manager, Ibec, and Bernie McMeel, OSH Advisor from Ibec’s Knowledg…
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(Ep 203) Electric Cooperatives in Rural America - Matthew Marshall - Minnkota Power Cooperative
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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this second installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Matthew Marshall, manager of member services, rates & economic development for the Minnkota Power Cooperative i…
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Sen. Cournoyer on the State of Iowa Schools
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State Sen. Chris Cournoyer, Vice-chair of the Senate Education Committee, (R-35) talks about K-12 school issuesBy Robin Johnson
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Reimagining Uptown Butte: A Conversation with Shanna Adams about a Business Improvement District (BID)
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How can creating a Business Improvement District (BID) in Uptown Butte move the needle on the Uptown Butte Master Plan? Shanna Adams, civil engineer, co-owner of the Finlen Hotel, and champion of the Uptown Butte Master Plan Association, speaks to how the creation of BID in Uptown Butte can create a steady source of funding that can be leveraged to…
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