Episode 097: Do You Struggle Emphasizing the Hard Work That Goes Into Your Job? | Tammy Fields, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

• February 23, 2021

“I live in a city that has amazing scenic beauty, but I truly believe that quality of life for people begins with a job.” —Tammy Fields

Who else struggles with telling their story and emphasizing the hard work that goes into economic development?

Tammy Fields, Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC joins Faye Davis, and Tammy shares well-articulated thoughts and very practical advice on not only communicating your organization’s importance to elected leaders, but also how to build and maintain strong relationships with those folks.

She has great insights about the shift from economic development being a purely business attraction industry to needing to focus on place-making and collaboration with community development organizations. Related to that, learn how motivation and seeing results are intricately woven together, and why the pandemic has tampers with that.

We’re so glad you’re joining us for another episode, tune in now to hear more!

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