817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
Do you love Fort Worth and care about what goes on in our amazing city? Well, welcome to the 817 Podcast, a weekly Monday morning show hosted by two Fort Worthians who banter and dissect the biggest stories in local culture, politics, and business. EJ Carrion is a local tech entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member and the current Director of Community Design Fort Worth.
Ann and EJ will host a diverse guest list of local leaders that drive Fort Worth’s future. We believe Fort Worth can be a nationally known destination for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity. However, the climate in the city today is polarizing between an evolving community that deals with historic Cowtown roots and a wave of progressive newcomers. What we do today and in the next decade is crucial to the future of the Funk. How we respond to political friction, wealth inequality, and social injustice in our communities can make or break our national reputation.
Join us weekly as we do our part to keep either from happening. Have a story you want us to highlight? DM us @817pod on Instagram or email us at ejspeaks@gmail.com.
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
Where Does Fort Worth's Economic Growth Go from Here? With Robert Sturns
Early in the pandemic, we had Economic Development Director Robert Sturns on the pod to talk about his team's work to support small businesses that were dealing with shutdowns.
Now that business is returning to normal and Fort Worth continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities, we sit down with Robert to discuss their corporate relocation strategy and approach to building a community where everyone can thrive.
Below is some important information to support this conversation:
- (EconDev Funding) Fort Worth Moves To Strengthen Hand in Economic Development (FW Report)
- (EconDev Funding - Background) Fort Worth Considers Beefing Up Economic Development Funding (FW Report)