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ShovelTalk: An Economic Development Podcast

Golden Shovel Agency

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Frequency: 1 episode/39d. Total Eps: 45

At Golden Shovel, we believe thriving communities improve everyone’s lives. Everything we do connects businesses and talent with communities they’ll thrive in. We do this by empowering economic developers through groundbreaking economic development communications.

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28/09/2025
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10/07/2025
#66
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08/06/2025
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Meet the BR&E Experts Conducting 11% of Iowa's Business Visits • Curt Strouth, President & CEO, and Joanne Follon, Business Retention and Workforce Partnership Coordinator of the Iowa Lakes Corridor

Season 6 · Episode 4

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • Duration 46:09

The Iowa Lakes Corridor is conducting 11% of all BR&E visits in the state of Iowa. In this episode, Golden Shovel's Bethany Quinn is joined by Curt Strouth, President & CEO, and Joanne Follon, Business Retention and Workforce Partnership Coordinator for an engaging discussion on BR&E best practices, how to develop a good program and the joy of making an impact. Learn more about their BR&E program here. #BRE #BusinessRetentionExpansion #IowaLakesCorridor

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Powering Communities: Lean Strategies and Data-Driven Growth • Erin Sparks, Great River Energy & Mid America EDC

Season 6 · Episode 3

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 • Duration 41:44

In advance of Mid-America EDC's Best Practices Conference we sat down with Erin Sparks, Economic Development Lead at Great River Energy and 2nd Vice President for Mid-America EDC. Erin shares a preview of what economic developers can expect to learn at the conference, along with the fun activities that are planned. She also shares invaluable insights from her journey in economic development, from her early days at CETA (Community and Economic Development Associates) to her current role supporting 26 member-owner cooperatives across Minnesota.

Erin discusses the importance of adopting a consulting mindset to remain agile and responsive, even when resources are lean. We also dive into Great River Energy’s Data Center Site Assessment Program—a groundbreaking initiative that sets the standard for site readiness and has opened doors to new economic opportunities. Whether you're an economic developer, community leader, or just curious about how strategic thinking can transform rural communities, this episode has something for you.

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Discover Ways to Grow Your Community Through an Immigration Attraction Strategy: Lindsay Rubeniuk • Founder, 100th Meridian Immigration

Season 5 · Episode 5

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 41:54

Lindsay Rubeniuk is passionate about growing rural communities. Her work in the Canadian Prairies has been transformative. Listen to discover how you can implement an immigration talent attraction strategy.

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How to Implement an Effective Tourism Attraction Strategy: Tips from Suzie Kenner • Executive Director, Tourism Division of the Devils Lake (ND) Area Chamber of Commerce

Season 4 · Episode 4

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 46:16

Suzie Kenner is the Executive Director of the Tourism Division of the Devils Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (and of the Chamber). Since 2009, she has been promoting the City of Devils Lake, mostly in the leisure market, as a top hunting and fishing destination, growing tourism to become the #2 economic driver for the community.

She joined us on Shovel Talk to share actionable tips and strategies that community leaders can use to grow their tourism sector. Listen to learn how to execute a media event, analyze tourism data, and grow your primary tourism sectors.

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Childcare Solutions Communities Can Implement: Tips from Rachel Kreikemeier • Executive Director, Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage)

Season 4 · Episode 3

Friday, March 22, 2024 • Duration 29:00

Rachel Kreikemeier Executive Director of Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) joins GSA Executive VP, Bethany Quinn, to discuss the innovative ways NGage is building childcare capacity in Gage County, Nebraska. From Babysitting Clinics to forming a nonprofit, NGage is leading in the childcare space. Listen to learn from Rachel and their organization.

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Collaboration & the Power of Persistence: Justin Sommer • Economic Development Director, Preble County (OH) Development Partnership

Season 4 · Episode 2

Thursday, February 15, 2024 • Duration 41:38

Justin Sommer, Executive Director of Preble County Development Partnership, joined Bethany Quinn, Executive Vice President of Golden Shovel Agency, on Shovel Talk to discuss 2024 priorities and how economic developers can make an impact in their communities.

Justin began his career in economic development on the workforce side and worked for the City of Piqua and the private sector before becoming the Executive Director in Preble County. His diverse backgrounds prepared him to ‘solve the puzzle’ and tackle big challenges like developing sites, building residential homes, and attracting more workers - all goals he has for 2024. All of those projects take time and persistence. “I wanted to be a baseball player when I was a kid. If someone had a .300 batting average they are likely to get into the hall of fame because they’re really good. But that also means that they missed 70% of the time,” said Justin. “In economic development, we are going to be told no a lot. You need to keep stepping up to the plate and taking a swing, because eventually you’ll make contact.”

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Insights & Best Practices for How to Market Your Community: Amanda Ellis • Editor in Chief, Livability

Season 4 · Episode 1

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 • Duration 37:59

Looking for new ways to tell your community’s story? Amanda Ellis, Editor and Chief of Livability has ideas and the data to back them up. Hear Amanda’s insights and learn about her journey into economic development through the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. Oh, and did you know that she is a ballet dancer?

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2023 Golden Shovel Year In Review and Sneak Peek to 2024

Season 3 · Episode 5

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 • Duration 35:40

2023 was an exciting year for the Golden Shovel team. Our last episode of 2023 features Aaron Brossoit (CEO), Bethany Quinn (Vice President of Strategy & Content Development), Darren Varley (Vice President of Client Retention & Creative Services), Warren Westcott (Vice President of Sales),Greg Kolbjornsen (PlaceVR Executive Producer) and John Marshall (President) talking about what was 2023 and what will be 2024. Enjoy and Happy Holidays from the entire Golden Shovel team!

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Meet Grapevine, Texas: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Season 3 · Episode 4

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 • Duration 45:22

Listen as the Grapevine Economic Development team shares about landing the 4th location for MeowWolf, how the TEXRail Commuter Rail has transformed Grapevine and their journey in starting a podcast.

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The Power of Hyper-local, Inclusive Growth Strategies: Catherine George • Economic Development Organizer, The North River Commission

Season 3 · Episode 3

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 • Duration 27:09

Catherine George, the Economic Development Specialist for the North River Commission, joined GSA's CEO, Aaron Brossoit on ShovelTalk, to discuss hyper-local economic development strategies. Located on the Northwest Side of Chicago, their approach encourages entrepreneurship, supports small businesses, and reaches out to the non-English speaking community. Their success demonstrates the power of promoting hyper-local growth, even if you live in a big city!

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