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Oct 2024
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#39: Building Community Through Innovati...

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In this episode, host Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development, explores the vital role of innovation in fostering vibrant communities where people want to live and work.

Joined by Natalia Micheletti, co-founder of the Pryze app, they discuss the importance of economic development in retaining and attracting businesses, even amid changing work environments. The conversation highlights various initiatives like BizLaunch, the significance of placemaking, and the creative economy and arts sector in enhancing community well-being. As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, the episode also sets the stage for celebrating diverse businesses and events in Arlington, Virginia.


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Arlington Innovation Fund https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/Locate-in-Arlington/Incentives-Services/Arlington-Innovation-Fund?_gl=1*xffokb*_ga*MTQ2NzYzMzM4MS4xNzA3NzU0MjEy*_ga_BSNCGMV709*MTcxODAyNDk3MC4yNi4xLjE3MTgwMjUyNzAuNjAuMC4xOTIwNzY5Mzc.


Pryze App website: https://www.pryzeapp.com/


The Innovation Economy podcast is brought to you by Arlington Economic Development:

https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com


The Innovation Economy Website: https://www.innovationeconomy.show


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The Innovation Economy is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

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