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173: From Possibilities to Reality: How to Save Your Small Town with Deb Brown

173: From Possibilities to Reality: How to Save Your Small Town with Deb Brown

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 In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson speaks with Deb Brown, co-founder of Save Your Town and author of "From Possibilities to Reality: How to Save Your Small Town." They discuss Brown's workbook-style approach to small town economic development, sharing practical examples of community revitalization, including movie theater revitalization as an economic driver. Brown offers insights on addressing resistance to change by exploring what people truly valued about their towns in the past, and provides actionable strategies for community members who want to make a difference in their small towns. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Create a workbook-style approach to planning community development initiatives Revitalize community assets like movie theaters to serve as economic drivers and employment creators When facing resistance to change, dig deeper to understand what people truly valued about the past Focus on paid staff rather than volunteers for sustainable community projects Design community development resources that are accessible to everyone, not just officials Explore what made small towns thrive in the past and adapt those principles to modern contexts Transform nostalgic desires ("like it was in 1955") into actionable improvements Use high-quality, tactile materials when creating resources for community development Encourage all community members to find ways they can personally contribute to economic development Connect economic development initiatives to concrete quality of life improvements that residents want Special Guest: Deb Brown.
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