{"podcast":{"title":"Orleans: Behind the Scenes","slug":"orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","podcast_index_feed_id":6714647,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/1488/Orleans-Behind-the-Scenes-Podcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39693912/39693912-1771348705308-b18875182163b.jpg","author":"Town of Orleans with Mia Baumgarten and Amanda Converse as your hosts.","episode_count":59,"summary":"Orleans: Behind the Scenes is a community-focused podcast produced for the Town of Orleans that takes listeners inside the work of local government. Each episode features candid conversations with town officials, department leaders, and community members to explain how town services operate, demystify municipal processes, and highlight initiatives that impact life in Orleans. From budgeting and public safety to cultural events and strategic planning, the podcast aims to educate, engage, and strengthen connections between residents and the people serving the community.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647"},"episode":{"title":"Building a Thriving Local Economy | Economic Development in Orleans (S2, 12)","slug":"building-a-thriving-local-economy-economic-development-in-orleans-s2-12","published_at":"2025-07-10T20:27:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/building-a-thriving-local-economy-economic-development-in-orleans-s2-12","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orleansbts/episodes/Building-a-Thriving-Local-Economy--Economic-Development-in-Orleans-S2--12-e35d1e6","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/play/105333638/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-10%2F73c50afc-dfcf-7cf9-c593-9f9cd3ae5861.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes , host Mia Baumgarten switches things up and interviews Amanda Converse (her usual co-host), the Town’s Public Information Officer and Economic Development Coordinator. Amanda shares how she defines economic development in a small-town context, what makes Orleans unique, and how the Town is working to support local businesses, attract visitors, and strengthen year-round vibrancy. From walkability and wayfinding to housing, public-private partnerships, and grant programs, this episode offers a look into the strategy behind Orleans’ economic development efforts. Town of Orleans business information: town.orleans.ma.us/35/Business Sign up for the business newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/srLoFyG/orleansbusinessconnection","meta_description":"In this episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes , host Mia Baumgarten switches things up and interviews Amanda Converse (her usual co-host), the Town’s Publ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1837,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/episodes/building-a-thriving-local-economy-economic-development-in-orleans-s2-12/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/building-a-thriving-local-economy-economic-development-in-orleans-s2-12.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}