Episode 145: Prosperous Regions Know These 3 Things Are Crucial | Matt McQuade, One Columbus

• August 17, 2021

“Despite our success, there is consensus in the community that we can accomplish so much more and include more people in the region’s growth and success.” –Matt McQuade

How do the top performing organizations stay on top? What is it about their strategy that simply clicks with their communities and allows the work to move forward with maximum impact? And which role does the economic development work itself play in the prosperity cycle?

Matt McQuade, Managing Director of Business Development at One Columbus, joins Carla Sones for today’s episode. Columbus, OH has been experiencing a high level of success over the last decade; project announcements over the last year have been huge and impactful. Matt talks candidly about being involved since the organization’s inception and shares the three things that continue to drive Columbus’ thriving economy forward. He also dives into the various nuances that help move the needle on progress.

Additionally, Matt’s take on his own leadership and what characteristics have allowed him to be so successful is truly unexpected and inspiring. Matt is hailed as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers; join in for this episode to get a true understanding of why he is such an impactful economic developer!

America’s Jobs Team is sponsored by Research on Investment / Gazelle.ai

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