Dr. Tom Horan Describes Industry Clusters Across Minnesota And How Business Ecosystems Can Build Rural And Urban Prosperity Side By Side podcast

Side by Side « »

Dr. Tom Horan describes industry clusters across Minnesota and how business ecosystems can build rural and urban prosperity

1M ago 28:17

Content provided by Ellen Wolter and Elyse Paxton and University of Minnesota Extension. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ellen Wolter and Elyse Paxton and University of Minnesota Extension or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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.

More Information:
Dr. Tom Horan Bio
Granite Partners Case Study
Medical Device Industry Cluster in Greater Minnesota: Spatial Impacts and Illustrative Case Study
Greater Minnesota Medical Device Cluster Study StoryMap

Episode Highlights:
04:13 Defining Industry Clusters

08:31 Economic and Community Impact of Industry Clusters

12:30 Granite Partners' Approach and Success

21:28 Rural-Urban Interconnectedness

23:03 Future Research and Implications

Questions, comments, want to get in touch? Email us at [email protected]. We share your feedback with funders and stakeholders about the value of this podcast and how you engage with the insights and information.

Sign up for our newsletter here.

25 episodes