Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/community-development-institute The Community Development Institute (better known as CDI) has been the go-to resource for community and economic development training in the Mid-South since 1987. At CDI, community leaders learn the skills and strategies they need to make an immediate, positive impact on their community. On the CDI podcast, we are expanding our reach by connecting with community leaders and citizens to explore a broad range of community and economic development topics and engage in real conversations with leaders across the state of Arkansas and beyond. UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 01e77f7b-1d5a-5cb5-acb5-4b206607cd86 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:06:13 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:09:06 -0600 http://www.uca.edu/cdi https://img.transistor.fm/4Zqaf1-rZcdYxUslewDWjeggmsa5bEEaN0lYhG8RR0E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk2NzgvMTU4NzEz/MDIxNi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg http://www.uca.edu/cdi episodic UCA Center for Community and Economic Development The Community Development Institute (better known as CDI) has been the go-to resource for community and economic development training in the Mid-South since 1987. At CDI, community leaders learn the skills and strategies they need to make an immediate, positive impact on their community. On the CDI podcast, we are expanding our reach by connecting with community leaders and citizens to explore a broad range of community and economic development topics and engage in real conversations with leaders across the state of Arkansas and beyond. The Community Development Institute (better known as CDI) has been the go-to resource for community and economic development training in the Mid-South since 1987. community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government Shelby Fiegel No No 58 58 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin full 7f0d555d-711d-4eac-95d1-698b08ad2bf8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/415e3ac8 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1523 Join us on for episode 58 of the CDI Podcast as our CCED 2022 spring intern Dalton Thompson and UCA student Gabrielle Harvey speak with Arkansas Lt. Governor Tim Griffin! Lt. Governor Griffin shares his background, vision, and scope of work. Learn more by listening to his story on the CDI Podcast. Join us on for episode 58 of the CDI Podcast as our CCED 2022 spring intern Dalton Thompson and UCA student Gabrielle Harvey speak with Arkansas Lt. Governor Tim Griffin! Lt. Governor Griffin shares his background, vision, and scope of work. Learn more by community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 57 57 Robert Furrey of Baptist Health Medical Center - Conway full fc5d4489-61f5-4ae0-80a3-9e0b629040a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30787733 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 796 Health is a critical component of a strong community and economic development ecosystem. On this week's CDI Podcast, we deep dive into why creating healthy communities is important with Robert Furrey, Associate Vice President of Hospital Operations at Baptist Health Medical Center - Conway. Robert also shares his thoughts on HOW we can support our citizens on their health journey. Health is a critical component of a strong community and economic development ecosystem. On this week's CDI Podcast, we deep dive into why creating healthy communities is important with Robert Furrey, Associate Vice President of Hospital Operations at Bap community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 56 56 Zachary Mannheimer of Atlas Community Studios and Alquist 3D full 6087b9be-f033-4e94-a411-a17a5c8d968f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e6a2855 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:30:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 746 On the latest episode of the #CDIPodcast, we are joined by Zachary Mannheimer of Atlas Community Studios and Alquist 3D to learn about his career, a holistic approach to community and economic development, and the future of affordable housing development with 3D printed homes. Fun Fact: Zachary is a certified Arkansas Traveler through the State of Arkansas! On the latest episode of the #CDIPodcast, we are joined by Zachary Mannheimer of Atlas Community Studios and Alquist 3D to learn about his career, a holistic approach to community and economic development, and the future of affordable housing development community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 55 55 Greta Hacker of the University of Central Arkansas full e42642aa-909d-4f41-9d42-6f6e9b4c965d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7462c8b Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:45:31 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 820 Why should community leaders focus on mental health as an important economic issue? According to a study published by PharmacoEconomics, latest estimates show that the incremental economic burden of adults with major depressive disorders (MDD) was $326 billion in 2018, 38 percent higher than in 2010. On this week's CDI Podcast, we explore why supporting mental health should be a crucial piece of every leader's community and economic development plans. Why should community leaders focus on mental health as an important economic issue? According to a study published by PharmacoEconomics, latest estimates show that the incremental economic burden of adults with major depressive disorders (MDD) was $326 bi community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 54 54 Alison Wish of the Arkansas Coding Academy full cc418b8a-7b34-49b4-b6dd-bc48bfe7b4bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a10abd5 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:04:49 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 667 Since its inception in 2016, the Arkansas Coding Academy (ARCA) has provided information technology training to individuals looking to learn new technical skills. On this week's CDI Podcast episode, ARCA Director Alison Wish shares how ARCA supports its students and the workforce demands in our state in a unique way. Since its inception in 2016, the Arkansas Coding Academy (ARCA) has provided information technology training to individuals looking to learn new technical skills. On this week's CDI Podcast episode, ARCA Director Alison Wish shares how ARCA supports its s community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 53 53 Dr. Ryan Watley of Go Forward Pine Bluff full 2f20f676-6730-4a8e-9d66-ac5068953c31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3363f2f Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 807 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Ryan Watley, CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff, to learn about their progress on community and economic development initiatives in Pine Bluff including their downtown streetscape and upcoming 6th Avenue Project. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Ryan Watley, CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff, to learn about their progress on community and economic development initiatives in Pine Bluff including their downtown streetscape and upcoming 6th Avenue P community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 52 52 Dr. Kim Hoffman of the University of Central Arkansas full fc006283-6bc9-480f-b310-042c5d21f11c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d85e131f Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 884 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we are joined by CCED Graduate Assistant, Greta Hacker, as she interviews UCA Professor and Director of the UCA Public Administration Program, Dr. Kim Hoffman. We will hear about Dr. Hoffman's career, her thoughts on civics education, and the value of public service in our communities. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we are joined by CCED Graduate Assistant, Greta Hacker, as she interviews UCA Professor and Director of the UCA Public Administration Program, Dr. Kim Hoffman. We will hear about Dr. Hoffman's career, her thoughts on ci community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 51 51 Joe Borgstrom of Place + Main Advisors full ede4678e-a813-4651-9d56-676791c372a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c8209de Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:13:31 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1893 Joe Borgstrom's 20+ year career in community and economic development has been focused on helping communities develop into their best selves, build their future, and tell their stories. Joe's company, Place + Main Advisors, understands the importance of a multi layered development approach, at neighborhood, downtown, citywide and regional levels. Tune into this week's CDI Podcast as we explore the amazing work that Joe and Place + Main Advisor's are a part of. Joe Borgstrom's 20+ year career in community and economic development has been focused on helping communities develop into their best selves, build their future, and tell their stories. Joe's company, Place + Main Advisors, understands the importance of a community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 50 50 Senator Joyce Elliott of Get Loud, Arkansas! full 066b3d2a-c675-4440-b630-e5efd99253de https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a40f17b Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1283 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we're joined by Senator Joyce Elliott to discuss her new civic engagement organization, Get Loud, Arkansas, that aims to register new voters, engage low propensity voters, and mobilize all Eligible voters to utilize the power of their vote to shape the future of Arkansas. We discuss Senator Elliott's career, the goals of this effort, and how you can get involved in the process. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we're joined by Senator Joyce Elliott to discuss her new civic engagement organization, Get Loud, Arkansas, that aims to register new voters, engage low propensity voters, and mobilize all Eligible voters to utilize the community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 49 49 Amy Whitehead of the University of Central Arkansas full c0541b49-08b7-4e06-b72f-fbe8dba7833e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7edbbed Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1143 It's the season 3 premiere! Listen in on our conversation with University of Central Arkansas Chief of Staff and Bill Miller Award winner Amy Whitehead! We discuss the UCA Extension services group and UCA's role in community and economic development in the state of Arkansas. It's the season 3 premiere! Listen in on our conversation with University of Central Arkansas Chief of Staff and Bill Miller Award winner Amy Whitehead! We discuss the UCA Extension services group and UCA's role in community and economic development in th community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 48 48 Dr. Michael Yoder full b04cfc19-08d1-48c5-87d7-ebbf2d743147 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63ed941d Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 2489 You thought Season 2 of the CDI Podcast was over? Not quite! We have one more "bonus episode" to share with our listeners featuring Dr. Michael Yoder. Dr. Yoder speaks with us about the knowledge he imparted in the new edition of the Community Development Handbook (our core curriculum at the Community Development Institute) and gives us a sneak peak into the content of his latest book. You thought Season 2 of the CDI Podcast was over? Not quite! We have one more "bonus episode" to share with our listeners featuring Dr. Michael Yoder. Dr. Yoder speaks with us about the knowledge he imparted in the new edition of the Community Development community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 47 47 David Orr and Representative Aaron Pilkington of ARcare full 88f225dd-25f1-47f4-b714-adecf74bee31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7ea2cae Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1618 When Dr. Steven Collier created ARcare, a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) with discounted rates, he shared the mandate to serve “the least, the last, and the lost." ARcare focuses on providing healthcare to all, regardless of a patient's ability to pay. On this final episode of season 2 of the CDI Podcast, Director of the ARcare Foundation David Orr and Vice President of Operations Representative Aaron Pilkington share ARcare's mission, vision, and why they believe health is a crucial piece of community and economic development. When Dr. Steven Collier created ARcare, a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) with discounted rates, he shared the mandate to serve “the least, the last, and the lost." ARcare focuses on providing healthcare to all, regardless of a patient community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 46 46 Dee Brown and Grandon Gray of The P3 Group full eaa01155-e799-45ff-ab7d-4563361a7b5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/64483710 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:42:07 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 796 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we're joined by CEO Dee Brown and Chief Business Offer Grandon Gray of The P3 Group. The P3 Group specializes in business, community, and urban development through the creation of Public-Private Partnerships. We talk about their careers, their work in Arkansas and beyond, and how they've woven in community development into their business model. You can find out more about The P3 Group here: thep3groupinc.com/ On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we're joined by CEO Dee Brown and Chief Business Offer Grandon Gray of The P3 Group. The P3 Group specializes in business, community, and urban development through the creation of Public-Private Partnerships. We talk ab community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 45 45 Drake Smith and Ken Warden of the Ft. Smith Regional Alliance full 0fc58a6e-9d93-4b4b-8b16-8ad208ca6523 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8398938 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1206 March 2021 marked the 10 Year Anniversary of the Fort Smith Regional Alliance! To mark the occasion, Drake Smith and Ken Warden join us on the podcast. We discuss the various projects coming out of the Ft. Smith Regional Alliance and the bright future of the Ft. Smith region. March 2021 marked the 10 Year Anniversary of the Fort Smith Regional Alliance! To mark the occasion, Drake Smith and Ken Warden join us on the podcast. We discuss the various projects coming out of the Ft. Smith Regional Alliance and the bright future of community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 44 44 Martie North Hamilton of Simmons Bank full 43dfa920-162a-449d-a58c-0e7a161e8530 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d89137c5 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1410 What do you know about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)? As our team was considering who would be best to discuss this topic, there was only one answer: Martie North with Simmons Bank. Martie serves as the senior vice president and director of community development and the Community Reinvestment Act at Simmons. On this week's CDI Podcast, we speak with Martie about the CRA, Simmons Bank, and why it is important for community leaders to build relationships with their local bankers. What do you know about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)? As our team was considering who would be best to discuss this topic, there was only one answer: Martie North with Simmons Bank. Martie serves as the senior vice president and director of communi community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 43 43 Jenn Gregory and Clay Craft of Retail Strategies full bfe4c831-bbbc-49a3-bec6-d164ec0b7fe4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae24be2e Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1827 Retail is a foundational piece of the economic ecosystem in our communities, and oftentimes even a place to begin to build your local economy. But if you want to get serious about retail development and recruitment, where do you start? Join us on the CDI Podcast as experts with Retail Strategies, Clay Craft and Jenn Gregory, share insider knowledge on retail and small business development at the local level. Retail is a foundational piece of the economic ecosystem in our communities, and oftentimes even a place to begin to build your local economy. But if you want to get serious about retail development and recruitment, where do you start? Join us on the CDI community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 42 42 Dr. Joe Thompson of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) full f5cf75b2-9df1-4e74-8b6f-838396767112 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4afbcba8 Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 662 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we talk with Dr. Joe Thompson of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)! We talk about the COVID-19 pandemic, the health of our communities in Arkansas, and what our community leaders can do to recognize and limit Zipcode Risk. Learn more about ACHI here: https://achi.net/ On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we talk with Dr. Joe Thompson of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)! We talk about the COVID-19 pandemic, the health of our communities in Arkansas, and what our community leaders can do to recognize and community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 41 41 Charlotte Strickland and Wendy Holbrook of the University of Central Arkansas full d2fc80f7-fe66-4461-83d6-e2ed2d646572 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce26bdbb Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1811 In its simplest terms, diversity means the richness and wide spectrum of humanity that is reflected all around us, and inclusion means identifying, understanding, and appreciating that richness and placing ourselves in it every day with the goal to listen, learn, and lean in. This definition reflects one of many beautiful insights and lessons that Wendy Holbrook and Charlotte Strickland of the University of Central Arkansas share on this episode of the CDI Podcast. Join us for this episode as we explore diversity and inclusion together. In its simplest terms, diversity means the richness and wide spectrum of humanity that is reflected all around us, and inclusion means identifying, understanding, and appreciating that richness and placing ourselves in it every day with the goal to listen community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 40 40 Sasha Grist of Western Arkansas Planning and Development District full fba0c368-adfc-44d0-a37d-c45316c17a22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1385270 Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1322 This week's episode features Sasha Grist, Executive Director of the Western Arkansas Planning and Development District. We talk about her unique career path, her passion for community development, and how CDI set her up for success! This week's episode features Sasha Grist, Executive Director of the Western Arkansas Planning and Development District. We talk about her unique career path, her passion for community development, and how CDI set her up for success! community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 39 39 Monieca West of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education full d5105d2f-eb28-4f46-8766-f4c60b07398c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f40c73d0 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1167 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we speak with Monieca West about her career in the community and economic development field, her work at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, and the knowledge and awareness she would like to impart on community leaders across the state. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we speak with Monieca West about her career in the community and economic development field, her work at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, and the knowledge and awareness she would like to impart on community community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 38 38 Mark O'Mell of the East Arkansas Crossroads Coalition full 4e2e0b19-464c-4dfe-84d6-6c8cf7d7fe6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/57c0f9a9 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1014 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we speak with Mark O'Mell of the East Arkansas Crossroads Coalition. We talk about Mark's career, the unique challenges of regional economic development, and why being your authentic self is the best way to navigate the community and economic development industry. Learn more about the East Arkansas Crossroads Coalition here: http://crossroadscoalition.org/ On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we speak with Mark O'Mell of the East Arkansas Crossroads Coalition. We talk about Mark's career, the unique challenges of regional economic development, and why being your authentic self is the best way to navigate the community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 37 37 Shelley Short of the Arkansas State Chamber/Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives full 4b5f61be-dc89-46e2-8d41-dafa3ffd524b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b00e866 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1187 Shelley Short wears two distinct hats; simultaneously serving as the Vice President Programs and Partnerships at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and as the Executive Director of Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE). While these two roles serve two purposes, they meld together to create a stronger foundation for economic development across the state of Arkansas. Episode 37 of the CDI Podcast will explore Shelley's professional life, her role at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, and the benefits of AEDCE. Shelley Short wears two distinct hats; simultaneously serving as the Vice President Programs and Partnerships at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and as the Executive Director of Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE). While t community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 36 36 Dr. Stacey McCullough of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service full ffe91c59-d7fe-49eb-9d33-666e742cdf98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98dd3661 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 2455 The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service (UAEX) Community, Professional & Economic Development unit is the team that has a long name, but provides amazing results across the state of Arkansas. The Community, Professional & Economic Development unit provides services such as leadership programs and development, community and economic development training and technical assistance, education services and programs for Arkansas businesses, and houses the Arkansas Public Policy Center. Learn more about this unique asset in Arkansas from its Director Dr. Stacey McCullough on this week's CDI Podcast episode. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service (UAEX) Community, Professional & Economic Development unit is the team that has a long name, but provides amazing results across the state of Arkansas. The Communi community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 35 35 Bill Luther of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce full f6be487a-e1b4-4057-bc5e-d22414451e34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad78db15 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1528 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we talk to Bill Luther of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. Bill talks about his upbringing, how his business community thrived during the pandemic, and the impact of the Community Development Institute on his career. Learn more about Bill and the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce here: http://goeldorado.com/ On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we talk to Bill Luther of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. Bill talks about his upbringing, how his business community thrived during the pandemic, and the impact of the Community Development Institute on his career. community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 34 34 Linsley Kinkade of Winrock International full 8a9d869e-38c6-47c9-a9d7-56cbd6409e4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c93df834 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 686 This week on the podcast, we're joined by the incredible Linsley Kinkade. Linsley is the Senior Director of U.S. Programs for Winrock International. Linsley is also a CDI graduate, a member of our CDI Advisory Board, and a PCED holder. We discuss her incredible professional background and work with Winrock International. Linsley also offers a few tips to current CDI participants. This week on the podcast, we're joined by the incredible Linsley Kinkade. Linsley is the Senior Director of U.S. Programs for Winrock International. Linsley is also a CDI graduate, a member of our CDI Advisory Board, and a PCED holder. We discuss her incr community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 33 33 Matt Dune of the Center on Rural Innovation full 16131493-74e9-42af-bfd2-2be259c454e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b39d6c04 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1523 CDI 2021 Keynote Speaker Matt Dunne of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) joins us to share insights about himself, his organization, and how every small town can unlock its potential using innovation as a key. CORI uses progressive public, private, and philanthropic partnerships and strategies to achieve sustainable economic success in rural America. CDI 2021 Keynote Speaker Matt Dunne of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) joins us to share insights about himself, his organization, and how every small town can unlock its potential using innovation as a key. CORI uses progressive public, private, an community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 32 32 Creating Startup Junkies with Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge full 110c7400-2d23-482a-9485-3b63b675a5cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/82191ef7 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:58:48 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 932 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we speak with Jeff Amerine of Startup Junkie and Jeff Standridge of the Conductor about their new book, Creating Startup Junkies. Creating Startup Junkies focuses on the unique proposition of creating sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in unexpected places. Arkansas, and other "flyover states", are well-positioned to create startup activity and strengthen their ecosystem through intentional cultivation of a collaborative culture, engagement with the community, and capitalization of early-stage ventures. Creating Startup Junkies outlines this genesis through knowledge, anecdotes, tools, and a framework to transform your community and create your own team of Startup Junkies. You can learn more and purchase the book here: https://www.creatingstartupjunkies.com/ On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we speak with Jeff Amerine of Startup Junkie and Jeff Standridge of the Conductor about their new book, Creating Startup Junkies. Creating Startup Junkies focuses on the unique proposition of creating sustainable entrep community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 31 31 Candace Williams of Rural Community Alliance full 8b1848f9-99c2-49da-8966-00aa85ca5f8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ba74271 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:30:02 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1020 It's the season 2 premiere of the CDI Podcast! We are excited to carry the CDI Podcast into its second season with Candace Williams. Candace is the Executive Director for the Rural Community Alliance. Candace is also a CDI graduate, a CDI Year 2 Class Director, and a member of our CDI Advisory Board. In this episode, Candace tells us about her incredible history with Rural Community Alliance, her passion for education and advocacy, and how CDI continues to influence her work. It's the season 2 premiere of the CDI Podcast! We are excited to carry the CDI Podcast into its second season with Candace Williams. Candace is the Executive Director for the Rural Community Alliance. Candace is also a CDI graduate, a CDI Year 2 Class Dir community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 30 30 A CDI Thanksgiving full 3066352d-c0e9-4a27-8487-88b0b3763c25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6acbf455 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1239 Welcome to the finale of season one of the CDI Podcast! We wanted to make our season finale special so we have assembled some CDI Podcast All-Stars to reflect on the year, discuss our favorite CDI Podcast episodes, and talk about what we are looking forward to going into 2021. We hope you have enjoyed this season of the CDI Podcast as much as we enjoyed making it! Thanks so much for listening and be on the lookout for season two starting in the spring of 2021. See you next year on the CDI Podcast! Welcome to the finale of season one of the CDI Podcast! We wanted to make our season finale special so we have assembled some CDI Podcast All-Stars to reflect on the year, discuss our favorite CDI Podcast episodes, and talk about what we are looking forwa community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 29 29 Quint Studer on Building a Vibrant Community full 1df45abc-03de-4161-82c1-f16980f0c6d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db150c7d Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:27:35 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1864 On this episode, we talk with Quint Studer, author of Building a Vibrant Community: How Citizen Powered Change is Reshaping America. We recently read Quint’s book at our CDI Book Club and wanted to invite him to the podcast to share his insights about community and economic development. We discuss his career, his experience revitalizing Pensacola's downtown, and how to prepare your community for change. You can learn more at QuintStuder.com. On this episode, we talk with Quint Studer, author of Building a Vibrant Community: How Citizen Powered Change is Reshaping America. We recently read Quint’s book at our CDI Book Club and wanted to invite him to the podcast to share his insights about com community, community development, economic development, Quint Studer No 28 28 Samantha Evans of the St. Louis Federal Reserve full 0eb14255-b2f1-4c74-a2e3-271c4861894e https://share.transistor.fm/s/192643fd Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:35:11 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1332 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we talk with Samantha (Sam) Evans who serves on the Community Development Team at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank. Sam focuses on workforce development and on the podcast we talk about the future of workforce development, how community members can be involved in that process, and her experience as a graduate, speaker, and advisor for the Community Development Institute. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we talk with Samantha (Sam) Evans who serves on the Community Development Team at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank. Sam focuses on workforce development and on the podcast we talk about the future of workforce develop community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 27 27 Melida Heien of Longview Main Street full 459e0134-618e-4c0c-a015-2b488beca497 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46edcd2c Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:49:17 -0600 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1478 The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. That statement especially applies to our downtowns and Main Streets. Yet, those challenges lead to opportunities for change and lessons learned. Melida Heien of Longview Main Street shares insights into how she and her small business network have faced COVID head-on and highlights within downtown Longview. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. That statement especially applies to our downtowns and Main Streets. Yet, those challenges lead to opportunities for change and lessons learned. Melida Heien of Longview Main Street shares insights i community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 26 26 Matt Twyford of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) full 2aa7bc14-3b47-46a4-bb68-7b933b3092ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/68b6f287 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:16:24 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 2120 Director of Community Development at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Matt Twyford and his team have continued to support communities, small businesses, and citizens across Arkansas as the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to affect our state. On episode 26 of the CDI Podcast, Matt shares information about himself and AEDC, how he and his team have pivoted their work, and why he thinks it's important for communities to focus on community development as well as economic development. Director of Community Development at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Matt Twyford and his team have continued to support communities, small businesses, and citizens across Arkansas as the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to affect our s community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 25 25 Danny Presley of the City of Webster full 844ba7d5-b52c-49ce-bb8c-d662d2211e08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d6a4f18 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:54:13 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 942 On this episode, we talk with Danny Presley who serves as City Manager of Webster, Texas. Danny is a CDI graduate and recently participated in our CDI Advanced Year class where we created a First Impressions Tour (FIT) Report for the city of Beebe. Danny shares information about his career in law enforcement, his dedication to continuing education, and his experience during the CDI Advanced Year. On this episode, we talk with Danny Presley who serves as City Manager of Webster, Texas. Danny is a CDI graduate and recently participated in our CDI Advanced Year class where we created a First Impressions Tour (FIT) Report for the city of Beebe. Danny community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 24 24 Patty Methvin and Whitney Horton of the Arkansas Community Development Society full 8eea8bb0-0533-42b4-8c80-962b036215e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18690d76 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:09:16 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1511 "We're not in person anymore..." (a play off of Stranger Things) may be the tagline for the 2020 Arkansas Community Development Society (ACDS) conference, but it accurately describes the reality many of us are still coping with. Pivoting to accomodate a COVID-19 world, the ACDS board made the decision to move it's annual event virtual and also make it accessible to everyone by eliminating registration fees. Check out this week's CDI Podcast to learn more about ACDS and the 2020 conference from President Patty Methvin and Vice President of Programs Whitney Horton. The conference will be held Thursday, October 15 and you can learn more at www.facebook.com/ARCommunityDevelopment. "We're not in person anymore..." (a play off of Stranger Things) may be the tagline for the 2020 Arkansas Community Development Society (ACDS) conference, but it accurately describes the reality many of us are still coping with. Pivoting to accomodate a C community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 23 23 Dr. Phillip Fletcher of City of Hope Outreach (CoHO) full d061f2bc-f59b-4464-acf7-185ae5708caf https://share.transistor.fm/s/acea2a95 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:29:53 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1679 Our team at UCA has been looking for ways to speak more directly to issues of race and racial injustice that affect our communities. Therefore we created the Arkansas Racial Equity Summit that will take place on October 8. Leading up to the Summit, we asked Dr. Phillip Fletcher, executive director of CoHO, to join us on the podcast to share about his career, his work in Conway and around Arkansas, and issues of racial inequality that face our communities. CoHO is celebrating 13 years of advocating for others by opening holistic centers in Central Arkansas's under-resourced areas. Our team at UCA has been looking for ways to speak more directly to issues of race and racial injustice that affect our communities. Therefore we created the Arkansas Racial Equity Summit that will take place on October 8. Leading up to the Summit, we ask community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 22 22 Lisa Taylor of the City of Durant, Oklahoma full dec49646-77e2-42f4-86b2-dccf4e4e120b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2af8c8ea Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1166 On this episode, we are joined by CDI alum Lisa Taylor! Lisa serves as the Economic Developer for the City of Durant and Executive Director of the Durant Industrial Authority. Lisa was formerly here with us in Arkansas as the Economic Development Director for Sevier County. She is a CDI graduate, PCED holder, and just recently graduated from the CDI 2020 Advanced Year. Lisa shares information about the impact of walk audits and "geo conquesting." On this episode, we are joined by CDI alum Lisa Taylor! Lisa serves as the Economic Developer for the City of Durant and Executive Director of the Durant Industrial Authority. Lisa was formerly here with us in Arkansas as the Economic Development Director community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 21 21 Dr. Joe Fratesi and Jeremy Murdock on Strategic Doing full d3c2c17b-561c-4206-82f0-53a4474d840b https://share.transistor.fm/s/04cf50c6 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1938 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we are speaking with Dr. Joe Fratesi and Jeremy Murdock of the Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University. Joe and Jeremy work with us through our Community Catalyst program where we are utilizing Strategic Doing to spur community-led action. We talk about their careers, Strategic Doing, and how to utilize Strategic Doing to get things done in your community. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we are speaking with Dr. Joe Fratesi and Jeremy Murdock of the Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University. Joe and Jeremy work with us through our Community Catalyst program where we are utilizing S community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 20 20 Tiffany Henry of The Conductor full dbbe5316-0993-49b2-8742-ea241d18fa60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a954718b Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 821 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we talk to the AR Conductor's Director of Entrepreneurial Communities, Tiffany Henry, about entrepreneurial ecosystem building, supporting small businesses through COVID-19, and what communities can do to create a more supportive environment for entrepreneurs. The AR Conductor is a public-private partnership between UCA and Startup Junkie Consulting that works to empower entrepreneurs, innovators, and makers in central Arkansas. You can learn more about their work at www.arconductor.org. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, we talk to the AR Conductor's Director of Entrepreneurial Communities, Tiffany Henry, about entrepreneurial ecosystem building, supporting small businesses through COVID-19, and what communities can do to create a more community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 19 19 Mayor Joe Hurst of Van Buren, Arkansas full b4b100da-d443-41a4-9577-7b234b2004f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/294a4d7f Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1627 On this episode, we are joined by Mayor Joe Hurst of Van Buren, Arkansas! Mayor Hurst is in his first mayoral term and is a graduate of the Community Development Institute. We talk about what it's like being an elected official, his thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic, and his favorite part about CDI. On this episode, we are joined by Mayor Joe Hurst of Van Buren, Arkansas! Mayor Hurst is in his first mayoral term and is a graduate of the Community Development Institute. We talk about what it's like being an elected official, his thoughts on the COVID- community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 18 18 Emily Hathcock of the Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) full 8bdf8831-0f1c-4184-8afe-cdb665eddac0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d07c6ece Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:21:21 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 792 When Arkansas native, Kentucky transplant, CDI graduate, and PCED holder Emily Hathcock was in college her goal was to become a librarian. Yet, she ended up in the field of community and economic development. Learn how Emily ended up where she is today, how BRADD is assisting its local communities during the pandemic, and the difference between Kentucky's area development districts and Arkansas's planning and development districts on this episode of the CDI podcast. When Arkansas native, Kentucky transplant, CDI graduate, and PCED holder Emily Hathcock was in college her goal was to become a librarian. Yet, she ended up in the field of community and economic development. Learn how Emily ended up where she is today, h community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 17 17 Mayor Trae Reed of Lonoke, Arkansas full 50287eb3-ee31-4acc-9fd9-5c8f4ed5a9f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ce970b0 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:15:35 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1243 On this episode of the CDI Podcast, UCA CDI's Dylan Edgell and Emily Cooper talk to Lonoke Mayor Trae Reed about what it was like becoming Mayor, his experience being on both sides of a strategic planning process (a citizen, then elected official), and what community leaders can do to involve their citizens in community and economic development projects. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, UCA CDI's Dylan Edgell and Emily Cooper talk to Lonoke Mayor Trae Reed about what it was like becoming Mayor, his experience being on both sides of a strategic planning process (a citizen, then elected official), and wh community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 16 16 Lisa Johnson of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce full 947a32fd-bc18-4d38-b893-3354c66952a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d631b6a Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:46:06 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1069 On Episode 16 of the CDI podcast we visit with one of our favorite neighbors to the south Lisa Johnson, president and CEO the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. The staff at the Bossier Chamber serves area businesses and is committed to working to help strengthen and enhance growth and development in Northwest Louisiana. On Episode 16 of the CDI podcast we visit with one of our favorite neighbors to the south Lisa Johnson, president and CEO the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. The staff at the Bossier Chamber serves area businesses and is committed to working to help strength community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 15 15 Talicia Richardson of 64.6 Downtown full b6216d44-a5df-4d56-b20f-368959e599b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fd6a26d Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:09:24 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1532 64.6 Downtown is a nonprofit committed to creating vibrant spaces in downtown Fort Smith through business development, arts and culture, and special events and projects. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, Executive Director Talicia Richardson shares how 64.6 Downtown strives to be the intersection where arts, recreation, entertainment, and lifestyle collide to create a vibrant downtown. 64.6 Downtown is a nonprofit committed to creating vibrant spaces in downtown Fort Smith through business development, arts and culture, and special events and projects. On this episode of the CDI Podcast, Executive Director Talicia Richardson shares how community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 14 14 Doug Warner with the City of Cabot full f8a17af6-1409-4af9-8e82-f536d1bfa929 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0addb0a Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:29:26 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1136 Are you curious about the CDI Advanced Year? Then you need to listen to this episode of the CDI Podcast! Doug Warner, a Cabot city council member, shares insights into the CDI Advanced Year and his own experience as an elected official in the City of Cabot. Are you curious about the CDI Advanced Year? Then you need to listen to this episode of the CDI Podcast! Doug Warner, a Cabot city council member, shares insights into the CDI Advanced Year and his own experience as an elected official in the City of Cabo community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 13 13 Vicki Malpass of Innovate Arkansas full 251f9dbe-1abe-4beb-a2fc-d123ea94191f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a01615f Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:11:16 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1041 Innovate Arkansas is a state-funded initiative that helps scale promising Arkansas technology ventures. Funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and administered by Winrock International, Innovate Arkansas assists technology entrepreneurs in turning startup companies into viable commercial enterprises. This week on the CDI Podcast, we speak with Innovate Arkansas Program Officer Vicki Malpass. Vicki works directly with startup companies and entrepreneurs in order to ascertain the level of technical assistance required to enable those companies to move toward the ultimate goal of commercialization. Innovate Arkansas is a state-funded initiative that helps scale promising Arkansas technology ventures. Funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and administered by Winrock International, Innovate Arkansas assists technology entrepreneurs in community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 12 12 Jon Chadwell of the Newport Economic Development Commission full 8d4c454a-2060-4dcf-97e2-cde8f8863862 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26eb9311 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:01:07 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1142 We are living in a new reality due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director of the Newport Economic Development Commission Jon Chadwell shares how the City of Newport is pivoting to support its citizens and businesses during the pandemic and how he and his staff are planning for a post-COVID world. We are living in a new reality due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director of the Newport Economic Development Commission Jon Chadwell shares how the City of Newport is pivoting to support its citizens and businesses during the pandemic and how he an community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 11 11 James Hopper of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute full ecd5c24f-de45-4240-9639-71fccc20c9de https://share.transistor.fm/s/88408b97 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:36:17 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1359 The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute (WRI) on Petit Jean Mountain is a nonprofit organization that believes valuing diversity of opinion, practicing collaborative problem solving and engaging in respectful dialogue combine to create transformational change. This week on the CDI Podcast, we dive deeper into the programs and services WRI provides to make a positive impact on our state with James Hopper, Director of Programs. The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute (WRI) on Petit Jean Mountain is a nonprofit organization that believes valuing diversity of opinion, practicing collaborative problem solving and engaging in respectful dialogue combine to create transformational change. community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 10 10 Thrive full 3d22aa50-4ff2-45c3-aa53-174acbad3539 https://share.transistor.fm/s/703aa447 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:01:22 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1212 Have you heard of all the great things Thrive is doing in Helena-West Helena and across the state of Arkansas? Thrive is a non profit design firm who splits their time between operating a small graphic design firm as well as running community development programs. It is Thrive’s vision that their work with 7th - 12th grade students and as designers will attract new, creative residents to Helena. Learn more on Episode 10 of the CDI Podcast! Have you heard of all the great things Thrive is doing in Helena-West Helena and across the state of Arkansas? Thrive is a non profit design firm who splits their time between operating a small graphic design firm as well as running community development community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 9 9 Dave Roberts of Crafton Tull full 5eeb2544-f78a-4710-a252-4eb6ef248de2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ae691f8 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 980 Do you know what a walk audit is? Or a bicycle and pedestrian (bike ped) master plan? Do you know why either of these are beneficial for your community? Join us for episode 9 of the CDI Podcast for the answers to these questions. We are joined by Crafton Tull's Vice President of Business Development Dave Roberts, an expert in all things site planning and urban design. Do you know what a walk audit is? Or a bicycle and pedestrian (bike ped) master plan? Do you know why either of these are beneficial for your community? Join us for episode 9 of the CDI Podcast for the answers to these questions. We are joined by Crafton community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 8 8 Jamie Gates of Conway Area Chamber of Commerce/Conway Development Corporation full 77f457f2-53d4-4ace-94e7-8f159efe2d48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d376947 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 814 The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of the Conway (and surrounding area) business community since 1891 and Executive Vice President Jamie Gates is not only a leader in the Conway community, but is a well-known community and economic development expert throughout the state. On episode 8 of the CDI podcast, you'll learn more about Jamie and his thoughts concerning the state of business in Arkansas. The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of the Conway (and surrounding area) business community since 1891 and Executive Vice President Jamie Gates is not only a leader in the Conway community, but is a well-known community and economic dev community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 7 7 Dr. Jeff Standridge of AR Conductor full 5f19f628-4a1b-4993-aa4e-594caccc32d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18ecc3ac Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 754 Dr. Jeff Standridge is the Managing Director of the AR Conductor, a public-private initiative powered by the Central Arkansas Venture Team, sponsored by the University of Central Arkansas and supported by Startup Junkie Consulting and Community Venture Foundation. Episode 7 of the CDI podcast explores the world of entrepreneurship in Arkansas through the eyes of Dr. Standridge and his unique background. Dr. Jeff Standridge is the Managing Director of the AR Conductor, a public-private initiative powered by the Central Arkansas Venture Team, sponsored by the University of Central Arkansas and supported by Startup Junkie Consulting and Community Venture Fo community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 6 6 Julie Murray of the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce full 5f7e6286-2626-4d5b-850f-47d292872a95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5e4e279 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 869 President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce Julie Murray is an experienced business professional with an extensive background in strategic planning and community development. Join us on Episode 6 of the CDI Podcast to learn more about Julie, Van Buren, and her unique views from the Chamber world! President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce Julie Murray is an experienced business professional with an extensive background in strategic planning and community development. Join us on Episode 6 of the CDI Podcast to community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 5 5 Tandee White of Entergy full 4f7ff021-b32f-49b5-8aa5-b421e752edd7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/138c4903 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 2189 Entergy Arkansas is a foundational piece of community and economic development in our state. Tandee White, Entergy's Community Development Program Manager, shares her insights into supporting our local communities, preparing for the future, and her experience on the ground in our cities and towns. Entergy is a sponsor of CDI 2020 and a strong advocate and partner for our team at the University of Central Arkansas. Entergy Arkansas is a foundational piece of community and economic development in our state. Tandee White, Entergy's Community Development Program Manager, shares her insights into supporting our local communities, preparing for the future, and her experi community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 4 4 Will Gloster and Javier Hernandez of UCA CCED full b63a5a03-7329-448c-a2d0-359f9d5d50e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e65191f6 Wed, 27 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 995 Engaging young people in our communities can sometimes be a challenge, but their input is necessary if you want to create a vibrant, growing city. Learn some tips and tricks on engaging young folks (specifically college students) from two amazing University of Central Arkansas students, Will Gloster and Javier Hernandez. Engaging young people in our communities can sometimes be a challenge, but their input is necessary if you want to create a vibrant, growing city. Learn some tips and tricks on engaging young folks (specifically college students) from two amazing Universi community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 3 3 Dr. Lesley Graybeal of UCA Outreach full bc3684c4-fddb-4059-a222-eab66088c610 https://share.transistor.fm/s/945e7725 Tue, 19 May 2020 16:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 949 Director of Service Learning and Volunteerism at the University of Central Arkansas Dr. Lesley Graybeal joins us on the CDI Podcast to answer questions about service learning, volunteerism, and how you can harness the power of college students to make a positive impact on your community. Director of Service Learning and Volunteerism at the University of Central Arkansas Dr. Lesley Graybeal joins us on the CDI Podcast to answer questions about service learning, volunteerism, and how you can harness the power of college students to make a p community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 2 2 Whitney Horton of the ASBTDC full af19af79-7e5f-4ec4-8c79-b51e3cd40390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c142063 Tue, 12 May 2020 13:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 1229 On this episode, we learn about the organization with a long name that provides amazing results: the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (better known as the ASBTDC)! Interim Programs Manager Whitney Horton shares resources the ASBTDC provides and gives us a peek behind the curtain into her past and present. On this episode, we learn about the organization with a long name that provides amazing results: the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (better known as the ASBTDC)! Interim Programs Manager Whitney Horton shares resources the ASBTD community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No 1 1 Introduction with Shelby Fiegel and Dylan Edgell full 34d8c012-21e5-44a6-9d73-c01a99959a71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3717055a Tue, 05 May 2020 16:00:00 -0500 UCA Center for Community and Economic Development UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 420 Welcome to the CDI Podcast! On this episode, University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) Director Shelby Fiegel and Assistant Director Dylan Edgell share information about their work at UCA CCED, themselves, and what to expect on upcoming episodes. Welcome to the CDI Podcast! On this episode, University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) Director Shelby Fiegel and Assistant Director Dylan Edgell share information about their work at UCA CCED, themselves, a community, community development, economic development, Arkansas, education, higher education, leadership, training, government No