EPISODE #1114
Economic Development with Kevin Ham
We talked about how cities navigated the pandemic, what helped make some successful while others struggled, the role listening plays in economic development, and what attracts companies to cities!
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About the Episode
In this episode, we talked about how cities navigated the pandemic, what helped make some successful while others struggled, the role listening plays in economic development, and what attracts companies to cities with Kevn Ham, Director of Economic Development for the city of Vista, CA. Listen to learn what the future could hold from an economic standpoint!
For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:27!
You can learn more about Kevin at CityOfVista.com and LinkedIn.
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Kevin Ham
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