1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Economic Gardening: No Green Thumb Needed&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Economic Gardening is an economic development model that embraces the idea that entrepreneurs drive economies and places a laser-like focus on creating jobs by supporting existing companies in a community. It originated in the late 80s in Littleton, CO when the state was in a recession and the community lost a major employer. Local leaders realized that only a small percentage of all companies were “high growth” but those companies were creating the majority of new jobs.&amp;nbsp; Since 1989, Littleton (current population 45,000), has added 15,000+ jobs, with no incentives. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Develop This: Economic and Community Development http://www.developthispodcast.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26979612/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/26979612