On this episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban sits down with Lisa Dziekan, Principal of Economic Development at Clayco.

Host:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

⁠Lisa Dziekan: Principal of Economic Development, Clayco

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Clayco

Takeaways:

• Lisa Dziekan has a strong background in economic development.
• Clayco specializes in complex builds and various market sectors.
• Rivian's growth has created a ripple effect in the community.
• Housing is a critical issue for economic development.
• Community colleges play a vital role in workforce development.
• Illinois is improving its economic development strategies.
• The importance of building relationships in economic development.
• Chicago's unique offerings can attract investment.
• Economic development is essential for quality of life.
• Collaboration among stakeholders is key to success.