The Overlooked Resource: Economic Developers Open Doors
26 Mar 2026
As manufacturers and other corporate leaders deal with increasing challenges, strong relationships with economic development professionals can help overcome obstacles. Yet many manufacturers overlook the valuable resources developers can provide.
In her recent article for Industry Today, Golden Shovel Agency President Bethany Quinn explains how corporate leaders benefit from making early connections with economic developers in communities where they are interested in locating or expanding. Those relationships, she explains, can smooth the process of developing workforce, managing zoning and other requirements, and identifying financial tools to support investment.
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