Finding Innovative Ways to Do Economic Development for Cities with Ken Duran

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Ken Duran, a long-time career in local government and economic development expert.

·       A candid conversation about economic development in towns and cities.

·7 Steps to an Amazing City:

1.     Attitude

2.     Motivation

3.     Attention to Detail

4.     Zing

5.     Inclusiveness

6.     Neighborhood Empowerment

7.     Green Awareness

 

Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

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About HDLCompanies:  https://www.hdlcompanies.com/services/economic-development

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HDL Companies Phone:  [phone]

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About Ken Duran: 

Mr. Duran is a Senior Economic Development Advisor for HdL Companies, the leading consulting partner for local governments seeking insight and growth. Prior to this role, he worked for 34 years for the City of San Dimas. He started his career in the recreation field and spent the last 28 years as Assistant City Manager and City Manager. His responsibilities included serving as Assistant Executive Director and Executive Director to the city’s Redevelopment Agency, Successor Agency and Housing Authority. He was responsible for several economic development and redevelopment projects and programs for the city.

Ken has been a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) and League of California Cities City Managers Department. Ken holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from California State University, Fullerton.

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Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

 

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