Bethany J. Miller, CEcD

Summer can look quieter on the calendar, but for economic development organizations, it is one of the best windows to sharpen strategy before the fall rush begins. With major industry gatherings and other state and regional events landing in late summer and fall, now is the time to get organized, visible, and ready to convert conversations into opportunities. Here are three things to do before the autumn bustle moves into full swing, in no particular order. 1. The message refresh Before...

Hi everyone, I am SO thrilled to have joined the team here at Hickey Global and wanted to give a proper introduction. I have a diversified background in State, Local, and Regional Economic Development. While completing my degree in Agriculture Business Management at North Carolina State University, I began a position as an economic development intern at the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, focusing on marketing, public relations, and communications. During my 11 months there, I had a...

What is one thing you are deeply passionate about, and how do you express that passion? Go vote! I've worked in elections as an employee of a municipality and as a volunteer. There's a lot of misinformation, and one of the ways you can educate yourself is by being part of the process. Your municipality is always looking for volunteers and there's a wide range of roles you can take on. For first timers, the upcoming midterm election is a great place to start. They'll even pay you for your...