Last week, the podcast was recorded in front of a live studio audience at the Arkansas Community Development Society annual conference in Conway, Arkansas.

In this episode, Jason is joined by Mike Preston, the state's Secretary of Commerce and chief economic development official to talk incentives, global recruiting, and the privileges and constraints of being a political appointee.

They also chat about the future of economic development and provide guidance for communities all of the country on adapting for the future.

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