Networking and Leveraging Connections in Economic Development │Melissa Meschke, CEcD, EDP

Today’s guest is Melissa Meschke CEcD,EDP, Executive Director of St. Croix Economic Development Corporation. She has forged a unique path from growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin to building a career through many roles, including marketing and small business management. She highlights the importance of leveraging professional networks, giving advice for women transitioning to leadership roles, and advising them on how to overcome self-doubt and seek peer support. In this episode, we explore: Family-first values and flexible work schedules Diversity and opportunities in economic development Hiring people to complement weaknesses Saying 'yes' to challenges and combating self-doubt Upcoming Plans for St. Croix EDC Quotable “You have the skills, the tools and the resources. It's up to you how you implement those and take that leap into the journey of moving to that next step" *Resources and Links * How to be a Power Connector by Judy Robinett IEDC Training Courses St. Croix Economic Development Corporation Connect with Melissa Meschke on LinkedIn Special Guest: Melissa Meschke, CEcD, EDP.