Ebonie Atkins, Managing Director of Henrico Economic Development Authority, shares tips for networking and creating relationships. We also discuss business retention tactics, regionalism, partnerships, and teaching economic geography.

Key Takeaways:

• Tips for creating relationships in a people-focused industry
• How to work with local partners for business retention efforts
• Balancing data and storytelling in economic development

About the Guest:

Ebonie Atkins is the Managing Director for the Henrico Economic Development Authority in Henrico, Virginia. Prior to the EDA, she served as the Business Investment Manager for VEDP where she worked directly with tech companies to support their relocation and expansion in Virginia. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/ebonieatkins) or contact her at [email protected].

Resources Mentioned:

• Henrico EDA website

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