{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Side by Side","title":"Dr. Tom Horan describes industry clusters across Minnesota and how business ecosystems can build rural and urban prosperity","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/208281ac\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1697,"description":"Ellen talks with Dr. Tom Horan about his research on industry clusters in Minnesota and the economic and community benefits that they bring to both rural and urban areas. He also discusses Granite Partners, a company that embodies the cluster approach, supporting local economies by acquiring and retaining businesses in central Minnesota. Tom highlights the importance of recognizing and fostering rural-urban economic connections to drive future regional development and entrepreneurship.\nMore Information:\nDr. Tom Horan Bio\nGranite Partners Case Study\nMedical Device Industry Cluster in Greater Minnesota: Spatial Impacts and Illustrative Case Study\nGreater Minnesota Medical Device Cluster Study StoryMap\nEpisode Highlights:\n04:13 Defining Industry Clusters08:31 Economic and Community Impact of Industry Clusters12:30 Granite Partners' Approach and Success21:28 Rural-Urban Interconnectedness23:03 Future Research and Implications\nQuestions, comments, want to get in touch?  Email us at sidebyside@umn.edu. We share your feedback with funders and stakeholders about the value of this podcast and how you engage with the insights and information.\nSign up for our newsletter here.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tlqGC47eNrIE2gpnsGBGmlOp6kISW7ZNG8gy-TLNnz8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3OTMzLzE3MDMx/MDQxNzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}