The 3 Ways to Invest in AI — and Why You're Probably Starting with the Wrong One
A Wharton professor's observation about VC math reveals something important about how economic development organizations are making AI decisions right now.
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I Built My Bookkeeper's Replacement in Two Days
We paid $6,960 a year for bookkeeping that now costs $55 a month. The full story, the numbers, and the five steps to run the same play in your organization.
Case StudyFrom Random AI Use to Real Results
How two EDO professionals built consultant-level workflows inside the AI Workflow Expert Certification.
Case StudyThe Architect of Growth
How one small business incubator reimagined the "specialist" role through AI-native process ownership.
PerspectiveStop Drowning in AI Hype: Here's Your Actual Path Forward
Your board wants results yesterday, your budget is tight, and everyone's selling magic. Katie maps the first real step.
Field StoryFrom Emergency to Execution
How EDOs can lead smart, compliant disaster recovery with AI workflows, with lessons from the Hill Country floods.
PerspectiveWhy Economic Developers Deserve ROI-First AI Education
The organizations that master AI will outpace those that don't, but only if the education is built for their world.
ProofProof That AI Works in Economic Development
$100K in receivables recovered, and other real results from leaders who started curious but cautious.
Getting StartedHow to Get Started at the AI Performance School
Exactly what to do first, what comes next, and how to prove it's worth your time.
ManifestoWelcome to the Future-Ready EDO Movement
Why this space exists: the future of economic development will be shaped by leaders bold enough to do the work differently.