Growth Spurts https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com Economic developers want actionable, proven playbooks. Growth Spurts is the voice of real-world development execution and success stories told by the people who made them happen. Using Henderson, KY, as a case study of rural and regional development, we reinforce the narrative of a strong local support system and of doing what it takes to prepare for the future, offering insights and strategies for similar communities. 

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:39:52 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Business 1440 episodic Henderson Economic Development Henderson Economic Development No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21864912/Growth_Spurts_Universal6bx6e.png Growth Spurts https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com 144 144 Henderson's Retail Playbook Henderson's Retail Playbook https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/e/hendersons-retail-playbook/ https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/e/hendersons-retail-playbook/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:39:52 -0600 hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/26140940-45c7-309c-9bb4-ef6140e15512 Henderson Economic Development false No 2730 4 full The Women Driving Development: Women's History Month The Women Driving Development: Women's History Month https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/e/women-in-leadership/ https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/e/women-in-leadership/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600 hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/7b3ea765-8450-3489-9047-61f2665f63f4 On this month's episode, the team celebrates Women's History Month with guest host, Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) President and CEO, Terri Bradshaw!

 

Missy, Whitney, and Terri take a deep dive into women in leadership, economic development trends, share advice that's great for everyone, and more! 

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Missy, Whitney, and Terri take a deep dive into women in leadership, economic development trends, share advice that's great for everyone, and more! 

]]> Henderson Economic Development false No 2810 3 full Challenge Accepted! Challenge Accepted! https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/e/growing-your-community/ https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/e/growing-your-community/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600 hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/7728d8f0-e96d-3f4e-b34a-6e18c3298d75 Be sure to tune in to this month's episode featuring guest host, Henderson Economic Development board chair and President of Faupel Automotive, Kate Faupel Grealish! Missy and Kate have great discussions on collaboration, growing a community, accepting the challenge, and more!

]]> Be sure to tune in to this month's episode featuring guest host, Henderson Economic Development board chair and President of Faupel Automotive, Kate Faupel Grealish! Missy and Kate have great discussions on collaboration, growing a community, accepting the challenge, and more!

]]> Henderson Economic Development false No 1920 2 full The Road Starts Here The Road Starts Here https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/e/the-road-starts-here/ https://hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/e/the-road-starts-here/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600 hendersonkyedc.podbean.com/b0b8a783-5b28-3413-9af1-94a2c4d0ab73 In the inaugural episode of Growth Spurts, host Missy Vanderpool sits down with Henderson County Judge/Executive Brad Schneider to lay the foundation for how economic development works at the local level.

From the fundamentals of economic development to the critical role of collaboration, infrastructure, and long-term planning, Judge Schneider shares how leadership, partnerships, and patience shape a community’s growth. The conversations explore the impact of I-69, why infrastructure investments matter long before results are visible, and how Henderson positions itself for sustainable, future-ready growth.

This episode sets the stage for the series, offering practical insight into what it takes to build momentum, align stakeholders, and create opportunities that last.

]]> In the inaugural episode of Growth Spurts, host Missy Vanderpool sits down with Henderson County Judge/Executive Brad Schneider to lay the foundation for how economic development works at the local level.

From the fundamentals of economic development to the critical role of collaboration, infrastructure, and long-term planning, Judge Schneider shares how leadership, partnerships, and patience shape a community’s growth. The conversations explore the impact of I-69, why infrastructure investments matter long before results are visible, and how Henderson positions itself for sustainable, future-ready growth.

This episode sets the stage for the series, offering practical insight into what it takes to build momentum, align stakeholders, and create opportunities that last.

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