web02.fireside.fm Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:19:05 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Leading Ladies of Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “North Country” https://www.llofed.com/tags/north%20country Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 This podcast is a safe place for female economic development professionals to share stories, insights, and challenges of the economic development industry. We hear from women leaders across the country about their careers in ED and how you can apply their experiences to your own economic development career goals. en-us episodic These are the women leading economic development across the US. Kaycee Bunch This podcast is a safe place for female economic development professionals to share stories, insights, and challenges of the economic development industry. We hear from women leaders across the country about their careers in ED and how you can apply their experiences to your own economic development career goals. no economic development, econ dev, development, community development, women, leadership Kaycee Bunch kayceegbunch@gmail.com Community Resilience and Growth Post-9/11│Sue Matton http://www.llofed.com/episode7-suematton 6a98d46b-e444-441a-9409-831b7ed8c426 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Kaycee Bunch full 1 Kaycee Bunch 44:29 no Sue Matton, from the North Country Chamber of Commerce, shares her journey in economic development, from overcoming post-9/11 regulatory challenges to establishing a pilot school for foreign students and advocating for changes in U.S. laws. We'll discuss the North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment and the significance of community preparedness for unexpected events like base closures, natural disasters, and the pandemic. Sue offers insights into forming professional teams, mentorship, and attracting international businesses, particularly from Quebec. In this episode, we explore: * Establishing the pilot school in Plattsburgh for foreign students after the 9/11 regulations * The importance of community preparedness in the face of unexpected events * What are "red carpet" meetings? * How often should teams prepare for conversations to stay updated with new laws and industry concerns? * The role of mentorship in economic development Quotable “Being able to be there for the long haul and be willing to spend that time and that effort to maintain your companies and maintain those relationships is something I think is very important” Resources and Links North Country Good Life (https://www.northcountrygoodlife.com/) North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment (https://www.namtrans.org/) Connect with Sue on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-m-96432b16/) Special Guest: Sue Matton, CEcD. economic development, women in economic development, north country, foreign investment Sue Matton, from the North Country Chamber of Commerce, shares her journey in economic development, from overcoming post-9/11 regulatory challenges to establishing a pilot school for foreign students and advocating for changes in U.S. laws. We'll discuss the North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment and the significance of community preparedness for unexpected events like base closures, natural disasters, and the pandemic. Sue offers insights into forming professional teams, mentorship, and attracting international businesses, particularly from Quebec.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Establishing the pilot school in Plattsburgh for foreign students after the 9/11 regulations
  • The importance of community preparedness in the face of unexpected events
  • What are "red carpet" meetings?
  • How often should teams prepare for conversations to stay updated with new laws and industry concerns?
  • The role of mentorship in economic development

Quotable
“Being able to be there for the long haul and be willing to spend that time and that effort to maintain your companies and maintain those relationships is something I think is very important”

Resources and Links
North Country Good Life
North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment
Connect with Sue on LinkedIn

Special Guest: Sue Matton, CEcD.

]]> Sue Matton, from the North Country Chamber of Commerce, shares her journey in economic development, from overcoming post-9/11 regulatory challenges to establishing a pilot school for foreign students and advocating for changes in U.S. laws. We'll discuss the North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment and the significance of community preparedness for unexpected events like base closures, natural disasters, and the pandemic. Sue offers insights into forming professional teams, mentorship, and attracting international businesses, particularly from Quebec.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Establishing the pilot school in Plattsburgh for foreign students after the 9/11 regulations
  • The importance of community preparedness in the face of unexpected events
  • What are "red carpet" meetings?
  • How often should teams prepare for conversations to stay updated with new laws and industry concerns?
  • The role of mentorship in economic development

Quotable
“Being able to be there for the long haul and be willing to spend that time and that effort to maintain your companies and maintain those relationships is something I think is very important”

Resources and Links
North Country Good Life
North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment
Connect with Sue on LinkedIn

Special Guest: Sue Matton, CEcD.

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