Develop This: Economic and Community Development
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Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Explore topics related to transformational community leadership including economic development, non-profit engagement, organizational management, and policy development. It's a candid conversation with veterans of the economic development profession along with inspiring interviews of today's though...
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DT #591 Empowering Staff with AI: Inclusive AI Training Strategies
In this episode of the Develop This! Podcast, Dennis Fraise is joined by Ashley Canada and Eric Canada for the third installment in a four-part series...
DT #590 Next-Gen Leadership: How Young Professionals Are Shaping Small-Town Revivals
What does it mean to be a young leader in economic development today? In this episode, Develop This! contributing correspondent Joi Cuartero Austin si...
DT #589 Unlocking AI ROI: Why Audits Matter - Ashley Canada and Eric Canada
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This! Podcast, Dennis Fraise is joined by Ashley Canada and Eric Canada for part two of their four-part s...
DT #588 Key Trends from the 2025 State of Site Selection Annual Report
In this episode of the Develop This! podcast, host Dennis Fraise dives into the newly released 2025 State of Site Selection annual report with guests...
DT #58 Inside the Site Selectors Guild: Insights for Economic Developers
In this episode of the Develop This! Podcast Dennis Fraise sits down with Michelle Comerford, Chair of the Site Selectors Guild, to discuss the Guild’...
DT #586 The AI Transformation Blueprint: A Strategic AI Roadmap for Leaders - Part One
Takeaways
Start with an audit of your daily tasks to identify pain points.
Focus on understanding your workflow before diving into AI tool...
DT #585 Workforce 2030: Preparing for a Gen Z and Millennial Majority - Mark Perna
🎙️ Show Description
The future of work is undergoing a profound generational shift, and Gen Z is at the forefront of this transformation. In th...
DT #584 Think Big, Buy Small: Harvard Business School’s Blueprint for Business Ownership
Why start from scratch when you can buy your way to success? 🎙️
Harvard Business School’s Richard Ruback & Royce Yudkoff share their blueprint...
DT #583 Navigating the New Landscape of Economic Development - Rick Kiernan
Summary
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise and Rick Kiernan with Convergent Nonprofit Solutions discuss the evolving landscape of f...
DT #583 Transforming Arkansas - Hugh McDonald, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce
Join us for an insightful conversation with Hugh McDonald, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce, as he shares his journey from the utility sector to leading...
DT #582 2025 IEDC Annual Conference Preview
In this episode of Develop This! Dennis is joined by Maureen Donahue Krauss, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership, and they discuss...
DT #581 The New Rules of Networking with Mark Perna
Episode Description: Join us in this insightful episode as Dennis welcomes back Mark Perna, a regular contributor to Forbes, to discuss the evolving l...
DT #580 Unlocking AI: Bridging the Literacy Gap - Ashley Canada & Eric Canada
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise is joined by Eric Canada and Ashley Canada to discuss the importance of AI li...
DT #579 Navigating the Economic Development Career Landscape - Bethany Miller
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Bethany Miller, a Senior Economic Development Consultant at Hickey...
DT #578 Economic Development Success in Arkansas - Clint O'Neil, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Summary
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise interviews Clint O'Neill, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Co...
DT #577 IEDC Rural Retreat Recap - Main Street at the Mountain West
In this special episode, Joi Cuartero Austin of Main Street America sits down with colleagues Erik Reader and Jonathan Stone to reflect on their expe...
DT #576 Community Colleges - Leading The Entrepreneurial Shift in Workforce Development
Summary
In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise is joined by Joe April with Convergent Nonprofit Solutions and Dr. John Rainone, Presiden...
DT #575 the essential professional skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workplace - Mark Perna
Summary
In this episode, Dennis and Mark Perna discuss the essential professional skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workplace. They explor...
DT #574 Bridging the Digital Divide in Jackson, MS - Tamika Jenkins
Summary
In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise interviews Tamika Jenkins, the executive director of The Bean Path, a tech nonprofit in J...
DT #573 Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper: Small Steps, Big Impact in Placemaking
In this episode, Joi Cuartero Austin is joined once again by Erik Reader for a lively and insightful conversation around the concept of Lighter, Quick...
DT #572 Building Professional Skills for Future Success - Mark Perna
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Mark Perna discusses the evolution of career trees into Skill Trees, emphasizing the impor...
DT #571 The Unique Economic Development Landscape in Lowell, Massachusetts - Allison Carter
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Sean Maguire welcomes Allison Carter, the Director of Economic Development for Lowell,...
DT #570 The Rise of the Fun Economy & AI's Role in Shaping the Future - Jared Smith and Dr. Bo Bernhard
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis engages with Jared Smith and Dr. Bo Bernhard to discuss the concept of the fun...
DT #568 Unlocking Funding Potential for EDOs - Brian Abernathy Convergent Non Profit Solutions
Summary
In this episode of Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Brian Abernathy, General Manager of Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, di...
DT #569 Breathing Life into Rural: Inside the IEDC Rural Retreat (with Main Street America)
Joi Cuartero Austin is joined by Erik Reader, Director of Illinois Main Street, and Jonathan Stone, Program Officer at Main Street America, for a live...
DT #567 The Future of Work: Engaging Gen Z - Mark Perna
Summary
In this episode, Dennis and Mark Perna delve into the complexities of Generation Z, exploring the misconceptions surrounding their work...
DT #565 Building Bridges: Education and Industry - Ron Cole, President of Allegheny College
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Ron Cole, PhD, the President of Allegheny College. They discuss th...
DT #566 The Power of Collaboration in Economic Development - Tiffany Tauscheck President & CEO of Greater Des Moines Partnership
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Tiffany Tauscheck, the president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines...
DT #564 Tourism Is the First Date: Falling in Love With a Place – Reflections from Main Street Now in Philadelphia
Episode Summary:
In this Develop This! episode, Joi Cuartero Austin is joined by Erik Reader, Director of Illinois Main Street, to reflect on t...
DT #563 Exploring Roswell Georgia: A Hidden Gem & How to Effectively Use the Whova App at Conferences
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Steve Stroud, the president and CEO of Roswell Inc., about the economic landscap...
DT #561 Economic Development Leadership Insights from Jim Fram
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise interviews Jim Fram, a seasoned economic development professional with o...
DT # 562 Exploring Odessa, Texas: A Hub of Economic Development - Tom Manskey
Summary
In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Tom Manskey, the Director of Economic Development for the Odessa Development...
DT #560 Building a Rally Point in Your Community - Mark Perna
Summary
In this Develop This! episode, Dennis and Mark Perna discuss the crucial importance of uniting communities around shared goals and achie...
DT #559 Achieving AEDO Accreditation: A Journey of Excellence - Bill Cronin
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Developme...
DT #558 Unlocking Economic Development: The OUEDI Experience - Courtney Dunbar
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Courtney Dunbar, the Dean of the OU Economic Development Institute...
DT #557 Building Bridges: The St. Louis BRE Initiative
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This podcast, Dennis interviews Jason Archer, the Vice President of Business Development for the St. Loui...
DT #556 The “Why” Behind Downtown Revitalization Strategies: Building Community from the Ground Up
In this episode, Joi Cuartero Austin sits down with Erik Reader, director of Illinois Main Street, to explore how communities are shaping effective do...
DT #555 Understanding Agriculture and Egg Prices in America - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig
Summary
In this episode of Develop This, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses his journey to his current role, the importance of Io...
DT #554 Navigating the Complexities of Tariffs on the North American Auto Industry - Flavio Volpe
Summary
In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (AP...
DT #553 Explosive Growth in Pasco County, Florida: Opportunities and Challenges
Summary
In this episode, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council, about the explo...