Podcasts about economic development committee

Sara Vaskov has been in the San Luis Obispo retail scene for over two decades. She began working at Hands Gallery 22 years ago and became the owner in 2016, leading the shop through years of growth and evolution. Beyond running a thriving small business, Sara is deeply involved in community advocacy. As a board member of the Downtown SLO Association, she played a key role in lowering parking costs through her work on the Parking and Access Committee. Sara has also been an active participant in the Economic Development Committee with the Chamber of Commerce. Balancing these responsibilities with full-time business ownership has been both challenging and rewarding, allowing her to help shape the future of her local downtown while continuing to curate a unique shopping experience for her customers.Bailey Weaver is the store manager and creative director of Hands Gallery. Now in her ninth year at the shop and second year as manager, she has helped Hands Gallery earn the title of Best Gift Shop in SLO County for two years in a running now, as voted by New Times readers. She has also expanded the store's digital reach, growing its Instagram following to over 4,000 and strengthening its online presence. Bailey oversees merchandising, marketing campaigns, and store displays, ensuring everything reflects the brand's aesthetic. She also attends trade shows to source new and exciting products. This past year, she collaborated with fellow business owners to successfully advocate for lower parking costs in downtown SLO, reinforcing her commitment to both retail and community engagement. Bailey discovered The Retail Whore Podcast in her first year as manager, finding inspiration and guidance as she navigated her new role, making this opportunity to be a guest feel truly full circle.Here, Sara and Bailey share how they went from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a superstar mother-daughter retail team. They dive into how they took over Hands Gallery and transformed it into an award-winning store. Sara and Bailey also share how they split responsibilities, how they tackled SLO's parking challenges, how they approach merchandising, and how they maintain a work-life balance.We are doing our first-ever open call! You can submit your store or favorite store to be on the podcast because every store has a story behind it! Go to theretailwhorepodcast.com, click on SUBMIT YOUR STORE, fill out an easy form and we'll see you on the mic! What's Inside: How Sara and Bailey turned Hands Gallery into an award-winning retail storeHow the mother-daughter team splits store responsibilitiesSara and Bailey's approach to merchandising  Mentioned In This Episode:Hands Gallery on InstagramHandsgallery.com

We're excited to highlight an event that's all about economic empowerment and uplifting local Black and minority-owned businesses. I speak to  Lori Noel —Chair of the Economic Development Committee of the South Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She's here to talk about the Annual Black and Minority Business Expo, happening in collaboration with Cherry Hill West and East High Schools' African American Culture Clubs. It's a powerful day of community, connection, and commerce you won't want to miss.Event Details:

03/07/25: Minnesota State Senator is the guest host on "News and Views" today, and is joined by one if his colleagues, State Senator Heather Gustafson. Senator Heather Gustafson is currently in her first term at the Minnesota Senate, representing Senate District 36 which includes Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake. She is vice chair of the Education Finance Committee, and serves on the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, the Jobs and Economic Development Committee, and the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. John Torbett joined this week's edition of the SEANC View Podcast to discuss the House Select Committee on Government Efficiency work, which he co-chairs with Rep. Keith Kidwell. Torbett discusses in length the committee's aims, how it compares to the national DOGE effort led by Elon Musk, and the role SEANC and state employees will play in its work. Before the interview, the SEANC team discusses this week's House Commerce and Economic Development Committee meetings concerning a bill to invest 10% of the state pension plan in Bitcoin. SEANC lobbyist Flint Benson spoke out against the bill in the committee, telling members that Bitcoin is too volatile to risk state employees' retirement security. We also discuss the State Health Plan's expected premium increase ahead of Friday's meeting.

I serve on the NAACP Randallstown chapter's Economic Development Committee.Our responsibilities are to ensure that the establishments in our communities throughout the northwest section of Baltimore County are providing stellar customer service and we ensure that people of color, our youth, and other marginalized communities are being recruited and hired for jobs/careers opportunities that they want. I'm taking on initiatives, such as food insecurity and geriatric care in order to help protect our seniors and promote health & wellness amongst our black and brown communities.

I serve on the NAACP Randallstown chapter's Economic Development Committee.Our responsibilities are to ensure that the establishments in our communities throughout the northwest section of Baltimore County are providing stellar customer service and we ensure that people of color, our youth, and other marginalized communities are being recruited and hired for jobs/careers opportunities that they want. I'm taking on initiatives, such as food insecurity and geriatric care in order to help protect our seniors and promote health & wellness amongst our black and brown communities.

This episode features a conversation between Nakita and Lauren McHale, President and CEO of the L'Enfant Trust. They talk about the organization's work in historic preservation and affordable housing in Washington, DC and delve into preservation easements, the redevelopment of the Big Green property in Anacostia, and the importance of community engagement and collaboration in affordable housing projects.Building Highlight: The Big Green property in Anacostia is being rehabilitated as workforce housing, with a focus on engaging the existing community and preserving the neighborhood's history. Head over to our Instagram page to see historic and current photos.Links:The L'Enfant Trust websiteManna HomesNakita Reed's upcoming keynotesTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Lauren McHale Lauren was appointed President of The L'Enfant Trust in 2017, after serving as Executive Director and Director of Preservation. In 2012, she initiated the Trust's Historic Properties Redevelopment Program. Lauren has a B.A. in Art History and Historic Preservation & Community Planning from the College of Charleston and a M.S. in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is the past Chair of the Preservation Action Foundation and Past President of the Latrobe Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. Lauren currently serves as an ACE DC Mentor Program board member and a citizen member of the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of Washington, DC's Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C.**Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**

A complicated economy and an unprecedented level of competition for high-wage employers are causing a lot of Hoosiers to perceive “economic development” differently. State Senator Spencer Deery, a West Lafayette Republican from the Commerce and Technology Committee, and State Representative Renee Pack, an Indianapolis Democrat from the Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - State Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez of Brownsville has led the tributes to former state Rep. René Oliveira, who has passed away at the age of 68.Oliveira served as Brownsville's representative in the Texas House for 33 years, from 1981 to 2019. He sat out two terms in the House when he ran unsuccessfully for the Texas Senate. At the time he left office in 2019 he was dean of the Rio Grande Valley legislative delegation and the fifth longest serving member of the House. At various times he chaired the Ways & Means Committee and the Economic Development Committee. And he and then-House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Pitts introduced Elon Musk to the Appropriations Committee when the SpaceX was looking for state support.“I'm heartbroken that our former state Representative René Oliveira passed away. I had the privilege of working in his office during college. He exemplified what it meant to be a public servant. He dedicated his life to working for the people of Cameron County and being a champion for those who needed someone to be their voice,” Gámez said.“The impact of his decades of work in the Legislature is immense. Particularly the work he did for the children of Texas - from improving public education, making higher education more attainable, and improving child support collections just to name a few. Though he is no longer with us the impact he made on our community will live on.”Oliveira, who had had heart problems for many years, died Jan. 23. But former state Rep. Juan Escobar of Kingsville said he seemed in good spirits when he spoke to him over the past weekend.“I cannot believe this. I just spoke to him on Saturday at around 5:00 PM and he sounded in good spirits. Our condolences to the family. May he Rest In Peace,” Escobar said. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., said Oliveira was a great leader, not just for Brownsville but for South Texas in general.“My relationship with Rene goes back pretty much to my teenage years. His family and my family and my parents, my Dad in particular knew each other for decades. But my most immediate recollection of Rene was when I was in college and unfortunately my younger brother (Ernie) had been killed in a tragic accident when he was nine years old,” Treviño told the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service.“Rene, shortly thereafter, was in the House of Representatives. And he authored a proclamation recognizing my little brother and it was a gesture that my parents appreciated, our entire family did, because it was something that he did on his own because of the relationship that he had with my family. He knew how this terrible tragedy had impacted us. And he did this this small gesture, but it meant so much to my family.“After that, he and I always had a very good personal and professional relationship, once I got back to practicing law. So, he was a leader in our community for decades. He gave himself of his community, serving at the House of Representatives. And more importantly, he always had the needs of the community at the forefront. “He was involved in legislation that helped take care of Brownsville, Cameron County, the Valley, and South Texas. And for that we will always be in debt, on a community level, and, obviously, for me on a personal level for this gesture that I just mentioned earlier.”But, it's a sad, sad, day for Brownsville, Cameron County, for the Valley, and for South Texas, because he was a true leader in every sense of the word and he will be sorely missed.”Editor's Note: Here is an audio interview with Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa about Rep. Oliveira. To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

Controversial figure appointed to St. John, Indiana's Economic Development Committee; Gary and East Chicago, IN to be sued by Attorney General Todd Rokita over their “sanctuary city” policies; what's going on with the southern border; funny electronic highway signs to be banned by the Federal Highway Administration; Tom and Kevin discuss an eminent domain matter currently taking place in Hammond, IN; Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race; has Trump gone too far with his nickname for Nikki Haley?

Former Charlotte Mayor and former NC Governor Pat McCrory joins Good Morning BT with Bo & Beth talking about his upcoming trip to Manchester, New Hampshire for a major No Labels press conference, The Top 5 times businesses have defrauded the American people, and what can be done with the site that was once Eastland Mall, as plans once again are sent back to the Economic Development Committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Repurposing Shopping Malls Into Thriving, Inclusive, "Character-ful" CommunitiesAlan Pullman, AIA, Founding Partner of Studio One Eleven, believes in the resiliency of cities, taking an optimistic approach to making them more just, inclusive, and sustainable for all. Since founding the Studio in 2000, Pullman has led the design and integration of their architecture and urban design work, including community-driven neighborhood improvements and innovative urban interventions focusing on sustainable mobility and quality of life. In collaboration with a collective of talented and spirited designers, Pullman's projects range from bringing shade and much-needed housing to L.A.'s most vulnerable residents to providing productive public realm spaces and community amenities to sidewalks and streets.Pullman is a registered architect in California with over 30 years of experience. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Urban Land Institute, where he serves on the Urban Revitalization Council. In addition, he was a director for the Downtown Long Beach Alliance, where he chaired the Board, the Economic Development Committee, and the committee in charge of creating the Long Beach Economic Partnership. A native of New York, Pullman was awarded his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and Master of Science in Cities from the London School of Economics and Political Science.This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Repurposing Shopping Malls Into Thriving, Inclusive, "Character-ful" Communities with Alan Pullman.Learn more about Alan at Studio One Eleven, and connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.EntreArchitect Network. Since 2012, EntreArchitect has helped thousands of architects like you find the connections, training, and critical business resources needed to build happy, healthy, profitable architecture firms. Join EntreArchitect Network today.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

On Tuesday evening, April 18th, the plan to phase out the COVID 19 eviction moratorium will be presented to Oakland's City Council. The proposal is being put forth by Councilmember Nikki Fortunado-Bas and Councilmember Dan Kalb, and it went to the Community and Economic Development Committee last week where, despite a very raucous meeting, it garnered enough committee member votes to move forward – with some amendments. Joining us to discuss are Councilmember Nikki Fortunado-Bas who represents Oakland's District 2, along with Leah Simon-Weisberg, Legal Director of The Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Action. —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Oakland Council Moves Forward to Sunset Eviction Protections w/ CM Nikki Fortunado-Bas and Leah Simon-Weisberg appeared first on KPFA.

Gary Cunningham, the President and CEO of Prosperity Now, a national organization dedicated to advancing racial and ethnic economic justice sits down with host Dr. Sylvia to share his perspective and experience with systemic structures designed to prevent people from building economic wealth and power.  Gary explains how targeted universalism can inform efforts to close the racial wealth gap and the strategic framework and data tools Prosperity Now is creating to drive systems-change solutions that will completely transform our economy.   Gary is a recognized and respected expert on entrepreneurship, job creation, racial wealth equity, housing and economic development and is a sought-after thought leader on building a more inclusive economy. A native of Minneapolis, MN, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy from Metropolitan State University and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. For more than 20 years, Gary has served as a top leader of philanthropic, health care, public policy, and educational organizations. In addition to leading NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, he was Associate Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, the Deputy Director of Civil Rights for the City of Minneapolis and CEO of the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) — a minority entrepreneurial organization — and Chaired the Community and Economic Development Committee for the Metropolitan Council the Twin Cites Planning and transportation agency

Arkansas State Representative and farmer DeAnn Vaught shares her story in today's episode. Her work on a variety of House committees - including the Agriculture, Forestry, & Economic Development Committee and Education Committee – shows her passion for advocacy, agriculture, and education for the future. As a survivor of sexual abuse, Ms. Vaught encourages other survivors to find someone to talk to and to seek help. There are many resources available for those who have been abused, including: National Sexual Assault Hotline800-656-HOPE (4673)Chat online at: online.rainn.orgOther resources from RAINN available at their website.  1in6 – an organization for men who have experienced sexual abuse National Sexual Violence Resource Center Representative DeAnn Vaught can be reached through her Arkansas State Legislature website, or by emailing her at deann.vaught@arkansashouse.org. That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. Questions or comments? Email us at info@agrihealth.net.

Jennifer Del Vaglio of Southold Town's Economic Development Committee joins Gianna Volpe on The WLIW-FM Heart of The East End Wednesday Works segment to discuss this Saturday's Second Annual Southold Winterfest taking place in downtown Southold village. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

Recorded live in person at the Coffee Association of Canada's The Road Ahead 2022 Annual Conference in Toronto, Sylvain and I sit down with Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC.   We have a fast past and action-packed conversation around the state of the Canadian economy, prospects for our mid and long-term future, and the impact on the food service and coffee industry. Let's listen in now!About BenjaminBenjamin is a member of the CIBC economic team that is responsible for analyzing macro economic developments and their implications for fixed income, equity, foreign exchange and commodities markets. He also acts in an advisory capacity to bank officers on issues related to wealth management, household credit and risk, and corporate credit and risk. Well-known for his ground-breaking published research on topics such as labour market dynamics, real estate, credit markets, international trade and business economic conditions, Benjamin not only contributes to the conversation but also frequently sets the agenda.Benjamin has close to 20 years of experience in the private sector advising clients, industry leaders, corporate boards, trade associations and governments on economic and financial issues. He is also a regular commentator in the media.Benjamin is a member of the Economic Committee of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Committee of the Toronto Board of Trade. He is also a board member for the Governors of Junior Achievement of Central Ontario and Toronto Financial International.About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

The following is a conversation that I had with Linda Nelson. Linda is the Economic & Community Development Director for the Town of Stonington. Today's discussion focuses on a newly formed Health Care Task Force that the Stonington Economic Development Committee (SEDC) has organized as a way for the Town to support health care needs on the island. In this episode, we talk about: 1. The job description of an Economic & Community Development Director. 2. Where the idea for a Health Care Task Force came from. 3. Who serves on this committee. 4. The committee's goals and priorities. 5. What kinds of work has been done so far. 6. How our community can best support the work of the task force. To contact Linda Nelson Phone: 207-217-7364 Email: econdev@stoningtonmaine.org

A conversation with Steve Sherlock and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We talk about: ● Recap of Council meeting ● Drought & Water Status ● Work underway or pending ● Economic Development Committee meeting 9/21 at 6 PM

The state of Colorado is facing a housing affordability crisis, inflation, dealing with soaring crime rates, and homelessness. The list of challenges Coloradans are facing is daunting. But across our great state local leaders are digging in, rising to the challenge and coming up with innovative ways to create opportunity for their residents. On this episode of Common Sense Digest, Host and Chairman Earl Wright welcomes Mayor of Colorado Springs John Suthers and Aurora City Councilman Dustin Zvonek to the show to discuss how each municipality is approaching the complex and intermingling challenges of housing affordability, homelessness, crime, economic opportunity and much more. They share ideas, opportunities and roadblocks to the creation of cities in which we all thrive, prosper and find happiness in the face of wicked problems and entrenched thinking. It's a wide ranging and informative conversation featuring two leaders working to shape the future of two of Colorado's most prominent cities. Thank you for listening to Common Sense Digest. Please rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher. All of our podcasts can be found here. John Suthers was re-elected to a second term as Mayor of Colorado Springs by an overwhelming majority in April of 2019. Before being elected Mayor, Suthers served as Attorney General of Colorado from 2005 to 2015. Under Suthers' leadership, the Colorado Attorney General's office earned a national reputation for excellence. Prior to being Attorney General, he was named by President George W. Bush in 2001 to be United States Attorney for Colorado and he was unanimously confirmed by the US Senate. In 1999, Suthers was appointed by Governor Bill Owens as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, based in Colorado Springs. In that position, he managed an organization with 6,000 employees and a budget in excess of $500 million. In 1988, he was elected District Attorney of the 4th Judicial District, which includes El Paso and Teller Counties. The 41st mayor of Colorado Springs, Suthers' first term began in May of 2015. Dustin Zvonek is the President and founder of Zvonek Consulting, an executive management consulting firm, and a Partner and Senior Advisor at Rising Cloud, a first to market tech start-up. Dustin was elected to the Aurora City Council in November of 2021 to a four-year term as an At-Large Member. On Council, Dustin is currently the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and the Vice Chairman of the Planning and Economic Development Committee. Dustin also serves as the Chairman of the Red Tape Reduction Committee and is a member of the Management and Finance committee.

The City of Johannesburg Council has approved the implementation of the long-awaited Informal Trading Policy. The policy which was approved on Tuesday paves the way for an organized informal trade sector within the city. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Bongani Nkomo, Chairperson for the Economic Development Committee in the City of Johannesburg

Today on our CityDAO Podcast, we have Senator Chris Rothfuss from the State of Wyoming. Chris Rothfuss is the Senate Minority Leader of the Wyoming Legislature. He was first elected in 2010 and represents Senate District 9 in Laramie, Wyoming. Senator Rothfuss co-chairs the Wyoming Blockchain Select Committee and serves as the ranking member of the Education Committee and the Minerals, Business, and Economic Development Committee. Also, one of his sponsored bills is the Wyoming Stable Token Act. In addition to his legislative responsibilities, Senator Rothfuss is an advanced technology consultant and a visiting Professor for the Honors College at the University of Wyoming. He holds a BA in International Studies and an MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wyoming; an MS in Applied Physics and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/city-dao-podcast/message

Nicole Ryan is a native of Omaha, NE. She is the owner and founder of LAANA Financial which is a debt elimination and credit building firm. She is a chairwoman of the Economic Development Committee and a part of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of the Greater Omaha Chapter.  Nicole believes that unfortunately sometimes "bad things happen to good people", but her favorite quote is that "Poverty is a mindset that only wisdom can eradicate."    Nicole is a bright light in the financial industry educating consumers about their options.   A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lacrecia “Lu” Hill (she/her/her) has over ten years of executive-level experience, and a drive to ensure people and systems work together to meet objectives. She has modeled her career around the philosophy that supporting personal and professional growth leads to the most effective working environment. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and an MBA. Lu has spent her career being a servant leader and ensuring others see the leader in themselves. She is committed to the growth of the regional-based economy and the significant role small businesses play in a stable economy. She believes that we must implement the quadruple bottom line; people, planet, policy, and profit. She is committed to professional development and ensuring opportunities for marginalized community members. Lu spent most of her career in the non-profit and philanthropic sector, only leaving to take over the family business. Lu started her career with Boys & Girls Clubs, working in Las Vegas NV and Sweet Home/Lebanon OR, before coming home to the Spokane Clubs in 2011. She also worked as a Senior Program Associate with the Empire Health Foundation. Since 2015, she has been in the cannabis industry building out cannabis production, extraction, packaging, sales, and distribution facilities. Implementing best practices in management, finance, and manufacturing. She owns her own consulting business (Wake the Culture) and is a Yoga Teacher (The Wake Yoga). She is also the emergent strategist for SIMBA. Lu currently serves as board president of Spectrum LGBTQIA2+ Center, she also represents the Spectrum on the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition. She is on the Inland Northwest Business Alliance (INBA) board, as well as the WA State LGBTQ+ Commission's Economic Development Committee. She represents state rep. Timm Ormsby on the SNAP board. Most recently, she is working with a group in eastern Washington to establish a Black chamber of commerce. Learn more Instagram - lumhill Facebook-Lacrecia "Lu" Hill Instagram - Spokaneindependent Facebook - Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/an-open-book License code: EG2AZZDKV0OBOH4U --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlpedu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tlpedu/support

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Joe Buscaino, President of the National League of Cities (NLC) and LA councilman   How is LA doing 16,000 meals in over a month, groceries gift card and blood drives Why leadership is tested in a time of emergency Public safety perspective from Joe, a former LA police officer NLC member updates, what is going on across the US What is the Cities Are Essential campaign and why all cities are essential How to get involved in the fight for cities at https://covid19.nlc.org/cities-are-essential/ The importance of removing the city size in the federal support How to get back to a safe, happy and healthy life     7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:   https://covid19.nlc.org/cities-are-essential/ AmazingCities.org LocalGovPodcasts.com   About Joe Buscaino: Joe Buscaino is President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the city's fifteenth Council District, and serves as the President of the National League of Cities (NLC). With a lifelong career in public service, Buscaino brings a broad range of expertise to NLC's leadership including the critical issues of public safety and crime prevention, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, homelessness, technology and innovation, and youth civic engagement. He has served in several roles at NLC, including chairing the Board Legislative Action Committee and serving as a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee, Board Membership Committee, Board Finance Committee, and Board of Directors. As president of NLC, Buscaino is focused on leading with urgency on the issues of housing instability and homelessness, strengthening the local-federal partnership, and supporting innovation-driven economies.   Buscaino has served the fifteenth Council District of Los Angeles since 2012. In 2017, Buscaino was named Chair of the new Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee which oversees the Port of Los Angeles – the busiest Port in the United States, LAX – the second busiest airport in the United States, and the Department of Convention & Tourism Development. Buscaino was also named Vice Chair of the Economic Development Committee, as well as a member of the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee, Public Safety Committee, and the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games.   Buscaino's legislative priorities include addressing the complex issue of homelessness from every angle – from emergency measures like portable restrooms and showers to long-term solutions like permanent supportive housing; increasing public safety, as witnessed by the recent re-opening of the Harbor Jail; ensuring the Port of Los Angeles becomes a zero-emissions port while scaling up its workforce; redeveloping the LA Waterfront and making it a regional destination and economic stimulator; and beyond.   Prior to his election to the City Council, Buscaino served for 15 years as a police officer in the Los Angeles Police Department. He created the LAPD's first Teen Community Police Advisory Board, an organization that works with teens to solve problems and break the barriers between police and teenagers. His concept was implemented citywide in 2011.   Buscaino also serves on the Southern California Air Quality Management District Governing Board and the Southern California Association of Governments Board. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Harbor Area, the San Pedro YWCA's Racial Justice Committee, and the Advisory Council for the Los Angeles Watts Summer Games. He is active with Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church and various Italian-American organizations. Buscaino graduated with a BA in Communications from California State University – Dominguez Hills. He and his wife, Geralyn, are raising their two children in San Pedro. About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City: Discover more at LocalGovPodcasts.com Request a Podcast Launch Kit at LocalGovPodcasts.com/launchkit