
Growth Spurts
Claim This Podcastby Henderson Economic Development
Podcast Overview
<p><span xml:lang="en-us" lang="en-us" class="TextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">Economic developers<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">want</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span> </span>actionable, proven playbooks.<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">Growth Spurts is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span> </span>the voice of real-world development<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">execution and<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">success stories told by the people who made them happen</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span> Using </span>Henderson, KY, as a case study of rural and regional development, we</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW18913327 BCX0"> <span xml:lang="en-us" lang="en-us" class="TextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0">reinforce<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0">the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span> </span>narrative</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span> of</span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span> a strong local support system and of doing what it takes to prepare for the future, offering insights and strategies for</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span xml:lang="en-us" lang="en-us" class="TextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"> similar communities. </span></span></span></span></p>
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Publishing Since
1/27/2026
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Recent Episodes

June 25, 2026
The Home Field Advantage (feat. Wade Gaynor)
From the baseball field to the boardroom, Wade Gaynor, Henderson County Market President at Independence Bank, joins us to talk about Henderson’s natural advantages, what it means to stay competitive and driven on and off the job, and shares some great advice for the next generation of leaders and decision-makers.

May 28, 2026
Building Authentic Relationships (feat. Ben Johnston)
What does growth look like from the perspective of one of Henderson, KY's oldest existing industries? This question and more are answered on this month's episode of Growth Spurts! Growth Spurts Ep. 5: Building Authentic Relationships features Ben Johnston, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Technical Officer of Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group. Together, Ben and Missy discuss building a culture in the workplace, team huddles, Ben's roles within HED, and more! Be ready to tune in this Thursday, May 28, to hear the full conversation!

April 30, 2026
Henderson's Retail Playbook
On this episode of Growth Spurts, Executive Director Missy Vanderpool is joined by guest host Brad Staton, HED Board Member and Mayor of the City of Henderson, KY, for an update on retail development. They'll cover retail recruitment, campaign season, collaboration with local partners, and much more!
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- What is Growth Spurts?
<p><span xml:lang="en-us" lang="en-us" class="TextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">Economic developers<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">want</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span> </span>actionable, proven playbooks.<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">Growth Spurts is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span> </span>the voice of real-world development<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">execution and<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">success stories told by the people who made them happen</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0">.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span> Using </span>Henderson, KY, as a case study of rural and regional development, we</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW18913327 BCX0"> <span xml:lang="en-us" lang="en-us" class="TextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0">reinforce<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0">the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span> </span>narrative</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span> of</span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span> a strong local support system and of doing what it takes to prepare for the future, offering insights and strategies for</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW19714930 BCX0"><span xml:lang="en-us" lang="en-us" class="TextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW18913327 BCX0"> similar communities. </span></span></span></span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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