SeonAh Kendall's guest appearances

SeonAh Kendall

Economic Development Secrets

America's Jobs Team

Kenny McDonald

Courtney Pogue

Alex Philips

David Leezer

Barry Broome

Michael Collins

Ben White

Adam Hess

Rachel Ray

Sean Maguire

Ann Arbor

Christian Fletcher

Alex West

Mike Neal

Mitch Stringer

OwlTail

“Economic developers are always willing to share. We are always happy to have that conversation because relationships matter in our jobs. We make time for folks.” -Seonah Kendall SeonAh has been a small businesses owner for over 20 years. On today’s podcast, she breaks down the path Fort Collins, CO has taken to help save small businesses and because of her previous experience, her advice feels particularly relevant. SeonAh talks about the profound impact leadership development training has had on her, and how her career has been changed by the courage to ask questions. She also dives into the challenges of being a woman in the economic development profession, and how she has been able to assert herself in negative situations. Welcome to episode 088 of America’s Jobs Team, the first episode of 2021! We’re so glad to have you back with us. Tune in now to hear more from SeonAh! SeonAh Kendall, CPA is the City Recovery Manager at the City of Fort Collins, CO, where she oversees the Economic Health Office’s business support team focused on business retention and expansion, talent development/recruitment and special projects to ensure a vibrant Fort Collins economy.  Prior to her work at the City, SeonAh was Business Program Director/Faculty at Front Range Community College. Additionally, with over 20+ years as a small business owner in Fort Collins, SeonAh is able to share her insight and perspective within the City organization on the development of policies and procedures that impact small businesses. SeonAh serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC). She is a founding member of the NoCO Manufacturing Partnership, an all-volunteer organization representing over 200 northern Colorado manufacturers to address workforce development opportunities and continue to support a thriving environment for manufacturers in our community. Additionally, SeonAh represents the City as a member of the Economic Development Research Partners (EDRP), the think-tank and research arm of IEDC. America’s Jobs Team is sponsored by Research on Investment / Gazelle.ai

“Economic developers are always willing to share. We are always happy to have that conversation because relationships matter in our jobs. We make time for folks.” -Seonah Kendall SeonAh has been a small businesses owner for over 20 years. On today’s podcast, she breaks down the path Fort Collins, CO has taken to help save small businesses and because of her previous experience, her advice feels particularly relevant. SeonAh talks about the profound impact leadership development training has had on her, and how her career has been changed by the courage to ask questions. She also dives into the challenges of being a woman in the economic development profession, and how she has been able to assert herself in negative situations. Welcome to episode 088 of America’s Jobs Team, the first episode of 2021! We’re so glad to have you back with us. Tune in now to hear more from SeonAh! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seonah-k-900477192/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SeonAh Kendall</a>, CPA is the City Recovery Manager at the <a href="https://www.fcgov.com/business/economic-health-office" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">City of Fort Collins, CO</a>, where she oversees the Economic Health Office’s business support team focused on business retention and expansion, talent development/recruitment and special projects to ensure a vibrant Fort Collins economy.  Prior to her work at the City, SeonAh was Business Program Director/Faculty at Front Range Community College. Additionally, with over 20+ years as a small business owner in Fort Collins, SeonAh is able to share her insight and perspective within the City organization on the development of policies and procedures that impact small businesses. SeonAh serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC). She is a founding member of the NoCO Manufacturing Partnership, an all-volunteer organization representing over 200 northern Colorado manufacturers to address workforce development opportunities and continue to support a thriving environment for manufacturers in our community. Additionally, SeonAh represents the City as a member of the Economic Development Research Partners (EDRP), the think-tank and research arm of IEDC. America’s Jobs Team is sponsored by <a href="https://hello.gazelle.ai/lead-generation-for-economic-development-schedule-a-chat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Research on Investment / Gazelle.ai</a>

Episode 088: SeonAh Kendall | Fort Collins

This month, SeonAh Kendall, Economic Health Manager for Fort Collins, Colorado shares some wisdom that she's learned through her time working in Economic Development. We discuss how their manufacturing partnership educates students about the field, how her organization was one of the first in the nation to have a Sustainability Service Area, and how their downtown was the inspiration for Walt Disney's Main Street.

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