Women in Economic Development Conference Highlights

Recorded live in Chicago, this episode of the Area Development Podcast brings together some of the most engaging voices from the 2025 Women in Economic Development Conference. Nicole McBride (CBRE) opens with a deep dive into workforce dynamics and what companies are learning from shifting labor trends. Then, we drop into a lively incentives panel with Brooklin Salemi (Newmark), Shannon O’Hare (Cushman & Wakefield), Rose Davidson (JLL), and Beth Buckner (Moore & Van Allen) on how incentive programs are adapting to rising costs, hybrid work, and tighter compliance. Julie Miller (Vista Site Selection) follows with insights on how developers can align site-readiness and permitting strategies with real project timelines. And finally, Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in Washington, D.C., closes the show with a look at how cities can make long-term infrastructure and land-use decisions that attract sustainable investment.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is sponsored by TNECD