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Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic DevelopmentUnlocking the Power of Tertiary Markets with Dr. Ronda SaugetIn this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dr. Ronda Sauget, President and CEO of Coles Together, discusses the unique advantages of tertiary markets in economic development. She explores how smaller communities like Coles County, Illinois are attracting businesses through stable workforces, easier business processes, and strong infrastructure, while sharing her journey from the Federal Reserve to leading economic development in a thriving micropolitan area.
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Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers
Take fresh looks at existing assets - they might be mo...2025-02-1735 min
The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett GillilandRonda Sauget on the Circuit of Success
In 2015, Ronda Sauget was appointed as the Executive Director and CEO of the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and mobilizing leaders in business, industry, labor, education and government, and building effective partnerships to address regional economic development issues, often playing a leadership role in advancing those initiatives that top the Leadership Council’s priority list.
Dr. Sauget has served with the Leadership Council for many years as an Executive Committee member, as well as on all of the current committees. She is a past Vice President (2012), President (2013), and Ch...2020-10-1200 min