IEDC is excited to announce its new partnership with the Moving the Needle podcast hosted by Christopher Gergen and Johnathan Holifield. The weekly episodes feature visionary leaders who are driving innovative, actionable initiatives to advance inclusive prosperity in communities across the U.S.

Gergen and Holifield bring deep expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic competitiveness—key themes that resonate with IEDC’s mission to build resilient, competitive local economies. By partnering with Moving the Needle, IEDC will help shape powerful stories from leaders at the forefront of creating inclusive economic opportunities. Each episode offers fresh perspectives and strategies to implement in your own work, helping you move the needle to build stronger, more prosperous communities.

We’re thrilled to share this new resource with you and look forward to advancing inclusive economic development together!

Check out Moving the Needle’s short trailer.

Listen to the episode featuring IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle:

Economic Development and Communities That Get It Right

Historically, many communities have struggled to achieve broad, inclusive economic development. However, a few have been successful. We're talking about the communities that are getting it right—communities that are transforming equity and inclusion into new sources of regional competitiveness. Plus, what specifically is in IEDC's Equitable Economic Playbook?