Name: Episode 1 - Intro to the Missouri Department of Economic Development by Inside EcoDevo
Duration: 19 min 51 s
Description: On this inaugural episode we’ll be giving you an inside look on the Missouri Department of Economic Development, talking about who we are and what we do. Sitting down with us to give insight on the topic is Maggie Kost, Acting Director for the department.

On this inaugural episode we’ll be giving you an inside look on the Missouri Department of Economic Development, talking about who we are and what we do. Sitting down with us to give insight on the topic is Maggie Kost, Acting Director for the department.

Episode 1 - Intro to the Missouri Department of Economic Development

A lot of work going on, but a lot of work still to do. Office of Broadband (OBD) Director, BJ Tanksley and Community Development Specialist, Adam Thorp speak about the continued efforts to expand broadband coverage to unserved and underserved locations across the state of Missouri.

Episode 27 - Expanding Broadband Access in Missouri

Julia Campbell, IDEA Fund Manager for the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), provides an overview of the program. The IDEA Fund supports innovation and job creation through investments in Missouri technology startups.

Episode 32 - MTC IDEA Fund

Jakob Pallesen, Manager of Ecosystem Engagement with Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), tells us about grant opportunities through MTC.

Episode 29 - MTC Grant Programs

St. Louis Regional Manager, Taylor Mazdra, talks about promoting economic growth in Missouri's St. Louis region.

Episode 28 - Promoting Economic Growth in St. Louis

We’re looking back at 2023 and highlighting the work of the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Team DED’s work included business expansions, community development initiatives, addressing broadband availability, and deploying ARPA funds across the state, just to name a few. We look forward to what lies in store for 2024!

Episode 30 - 2023 End of Year Wrap-up

We sit down with Lesley Rone, Southeast Regional Manager for the Regional Engagement Division, to discuss the latest developments in our state's southeast region. Lesley provides an overview of the area's economic strengths, including its rich farmland, ideal transportation infrastructure, dedicated workforce, and more.

Episode 31 - Missouri's Southeast Region

Brittany Stiffler-Crabtree, Executive Director of the Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC), discusses the annual Show Me Service Awards. As Brittany explains, the Show Me Service Awards recognize outstanding Missouri volunteers who are making a difference in their communities through the power of service.

Episode 33 - Show Me Service Awards

BJ Tanksley, Director of the Office of Broadband Development, and Amelia Aubuchon, GIS Coordinator, discuss Missouri's Broadband Map Challenge Process. This process, opening March 25, 2024 will determine which areas of the state will be supported by more than $1.7 billion in BEAD funding for broadband expansion.

Episode 34 - Missouri Broadband Map Challenge

Mitch Rademan, Central Regional Manager for the Regional Engagement Division, discusses the latest developments in our state's central region. Mitch provides an overview of the area's economic strengths, ideal transportation infrastructure, dedicated workforce, and more.

Episode 35 - Missouri's Central Region

The Inside EcoDevo Podcast, bi-monthly episodes giving an inside look into the Missouri Department of Economic Development. You'll hear directly from our team members working on exciting initiatives that are helping Missourians prosper.

Episode 1 - Intro to the Missouri Department of Economic Development

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