Homegrown Economies
Homegrown Economies is the only podcast of its kind that makes the connection between local businesses and communities with their public spaces, tourism, and the outdoor economy. Communities all over the country are seeing increases in the use of public parks, monuments, and open spaces. The local businesses in those communities benefit from tourism dollars, job creation, and outdoor recreation. On this podcast, we will talk with local business owners, agencies, and those involved in the outdoor recreation industry, highlighting the economic benefits of our open spaces. Also, we will feature conversations with locally owned businesses as they continue to navigate the challenges of COVID and learn the many ways they have adapted, addressed closures, and created new ways to market their business and reach current and new customers.
Homegrown Economies
Angel Peña, Executive Director of Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project
March 31, 2021
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Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce
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Season 1
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Episode 5
On this episode of Homegrown Economies, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Angel Peña , the Executive Director of the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project. On the show, Angel talks about the origins of Nuestra Tierra, the importance of Latinx and Hispanic communities in protecting and preserving the outdoors, and how programs like the Outdoor Equity Fund and the Outdoor Future Initiative are providing opportunities for Tribal and BIPOC individuals to have a voice in shaping national policy that best serves their communities.