Episode 129: Is Your Endurance Built From the Marathon of Economic Development? | Meghan DiGiacomo, Highlands County Economic Development

Episode 129: Is Your Endurance Built From the Marathon of Economic Development? | Meghan DiGiacomo, Highlands County Economic Development 150 150 America's Jobs Team

“Economic development is a very long game” –Meghan DiGiacomo

Do you ever feel like economic development can seem reactionary? Do you wish people knew that the industry isn’t a sprint?

On today’s episode, Meghan DiGiacomo talks with us about the marathon of economic development. At Highlands County Economic Development, Meghan knows the work that she is doing does not happen in a vacuum. What might seem like a quick celebratory groundbreaking, could have years of hard work behind it that no one sees. Economic developers work to link all of the resources together to make sure the work is done for their projects, companies and community stakeholders.

Meghan is recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. Her diligence, conscientiousness and service for her clients are just a few in a long list for this recognition. Along with economic development, Meghan touches on the importance of mentors and the importance of relationship building. Tune in today to hear more!

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