In this podcast, Sharon Sappington, the Executive Director of the Economic Development Council for Island County (EDC), talks about her diverse career in various industries and countries. The EDC is a nonprofit organization that helps businesses create more jobs and enhance the economic vitality of Island County.
Sharon shares her experiences in working with different industries such as marketing, tourism, and technology, and how these experiences helped her in her current role as the Executive Director of the EDC. She also discusses the challenges that the EDC faces in helping local businesses, including limited resources and the need to balance economic growth with preserving the natural beauty of the region.
Throughout the podcast, Sharon emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnerships in promoting economic development. She discusses the various programs and initiatives that the EDC has implemented to support local businesses, including workshops, training programs, and funding opportunities.
Overall, the podcast provides valuable insights into the work of the EDC in building a strong and sustainable economy for Island County, and the role of collaboration and partnerships in achieving this goal.
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