DeltaPod: Recent Episodes
Delta Center for Economic Development
A comprehensive and educational platform to inform our listeners and public on The Delta Center for Economic Development and the current status of COVID-19 and its resources.
Travis Napper, the Director of Tourism at the Arkansas Department of Heritage, Parks, and Tourism, stops by to give us the low on tourism for Arkansas.
Austin Slater stops in to be interviewed by Andrea Allen, our Executive Director, on his role in the Be Pro Be Proud initiative.
Interview with Jurena Storm, head of the Arkansas Joint Information Center out of Fort Smith, AR.
In this episode, we were able to speak with Jarrett Free, Financial Services Manager at EAPDD, and discover more information about the Revolving Loan Fund and how the East Arkansas Planning and Development District has operated to help the region. Take a listen!
For episode five, we have Mark Goodman, Economic and Resiliency Specialist for EAPDD and The Delta Center for Economic Development, talking about Economic Impact studies and what goes along with them!
In this episode, Frankie Gilliam has the opportunity of interviewing Jon Chadwell, Executive Director for the Newport Economic Development Commission and mind behind the Delta Arts Festival. Mr. Chadwell informs us of how the festival got its beginnings and what we can expect from the event.
Laura Miller, Center Director for ASBTDC at A-State, drops in tell us a little bit about SBTDC and how they help up and coming small businesses.
Dr. Pakko joins the podcast to give an overview of Arkansas' economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mary Margaret Jackson leads the interview, inquiring into the future that we can expect.