About this episode

The episode discusses economic development in Manatee County with insights from key figures in the field.

Manatee County is at a turning point. Growth is accelerating, expectations are rising, and the decisions being made now will shape what this community looks like for decades. In this conversation, interim CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation Amanda Parrish and Manatee County’s Economic Development Division Manager Aimee Johnson break down what’s really happening behind the scenes. They unpack the County’s role versus the EDC, reflect on key takeaways from the recent economic development workshop, and tackle the topics people hear about but rarely understand - incentives, opportunity zones, and long-term competitiveness. Most importantly, they connect the dots between economic development decisions and everyday life - jobs, wages, infrastructure, and the future of Manatee County.

People in this episode

Guests: Aimee Johnson, Amanda Parrish

Topics covered

• economic development
• community growth
• incentives
• opportunity zones
• long-term competitiveness

Keywords

• economic development
• Manatee County
• incentives
• opportunity zones
• community growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

Places: Manatee County

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