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#88- Get to know BNEDC Intern Marin Moss
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Summary:
In this conversation, Patrick Hoban interviews Marin Moss, an intern from Illinois Wesleyan University, discussing her background, educational journey, and insights into economic development. Marin shares her experiences in creating demographic profiles for rural communities and reflects on the importance of economic development for quality of life. The conversation also explores local attractions in Bloomington Normal and the significance of community engagement in economic growth.
Takeaways:
• Marin Moss is an intern at the Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council.
• She chose Illinois Wesleyan for its small campus and community feel.
• Marin is majoring in entrepreneurship and economics.
• Her internship involves creating demographic profiles for rural communities.
• She uses Canva for data visualization and learning about local communities.
• Marin finds economics classes to be more theoretical than practical.
• Labor economics is crucial for understanding workforce dynamics.
• Bloomington Normal has a rich food culture that attracts residents.
• Economic development significantly impacts the quality of life in communities.
• Retention of businesses and people is as important as attracting new ones.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Marin Moss and Background06:00 Internship Experience and Economic Development Insights12:10 The Importance of Economic Development
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