Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Episodes
DT #615 Advocacy That Gets Projects Done: Working With Elected Officials
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Develop This! host Joi Cuartero Austin interviews Kyle Moore, Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) President & CEO,...
DT #606 Leading So People Want to Follow: Board Leadership That Works
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What truly makes an effective board chair in economic development? In this episode of Develop This!, the #1 economic development podcast, host Dennis ...
DT #604 So Good They Can't Ignore You: Building a Career That Matters - Mark Perna
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise welcomes nationally recognized speaker and thought leader Mark Perna for a powerful conversatio...
DT #605 From Tariffs to Talent: What's Shaping Corporate Location Decisions Today
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Develop This! — Host Dennis Fraise sits down with Tracey Hyatt Bosman, Managing Director at Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company and a...
DT #603 Mentors, Milestones & Momentum: How Marcellus Williams Built His ED Career
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview In this inspiring episode of the Develop This! Podcast, host Dennis Fraise reconnects with newly certified economic developer Ma...
DT #601 Inside the Site Selectors Guild Partner Program: Jay Garner on Building Powerful EDO–Consultant Connections
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview In this episode of the Develop This! Podcast, host Dennis Fraise sits down with one of the most respected voices in economic deve...
DT #599 How Research FDI is Transforming Investment Attraction for EDOs
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Bruce Takefman, Founder and CEO of Research FDI, to explore how technology, AI, ...
DT #600 Building Trust in AI: Why Guardrails and Human Oversight Matter
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💡 Episode Summary In the final installment of the Develop This! AI series, host Dennis Fraise is joined by Ashley Canada and Eric Canada for a...
DT #597 The Hidden Costs of Toxic Leadership
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💡 Episode Summary In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Mark Perna, a national thought leader on workforce, educ...
DT #598 Iowa's Innovative Answer to Housing Shortages and Second Chances
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏠 Show Notes In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Mike Norris, Executive Director of SEIRPC and President of th...
DT #595 Workforce at a Crossroads: Compete, Adapt, and Thrive — with Jay Garner, Site Selectors Guild
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💡 Episode Summary In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Jay Garner, President of Garner Economics and a foundi...
DT #596 Navigating IEDC's 2026 Course Catalog: What's New and What's Next
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Episode Summary In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Lynn Kreach, Learning & Development Associate with the ...
DT #602 From Talent to Sites: Virginia's Blueprint for Economic Success
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Jason El Koubi, President and CEO of the Virginia Economic Develop...
DT #593 How GrantGuru Helps Communities Compete for Funding
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Adrian Spencer, Co-Founder and Director of GrantGuru, the world's largest aggre...
DT #594 The Power of Place and Pride: Celebrating Filipino American History Month
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Develop This!, host Joi Cuartero Austin sits down with her sister, Christine Cuartero, Co-Director of the Filipino Schoo...
DT #592 Navigating Leadership Transitions in Economic Development
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1 In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Emily Benjamin, the President and CEO of the Lee County Economic Develop...
DT #590 Next-Gen Leadership: How Young Professionals Are Shaping Small-Town Revivals
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a young leader in economic development today? In this episode, Develop This! contributing correspondent Joi Cuartero Austin s...
DT #591 Empowering Staff with AI: Inclusive AI Training Strategies
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 serie...
DT #588 Key Trends from the 2025 State of Site Selection Annual Report
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 #589 Unlocking AI ROI: Why Audits Matter - Ashley Canada and Eric Canada
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 series ...
DT #587 Inside the Site Selectors Guild: Insights for Economic Developers
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries, but success requires more than adopting new tools. In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Frais...
DT #585 Workforce 2030: Preparing for a Gen Z and Millennial Majority - Mark Perna
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ 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
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why start from scratch when you can buy your way to success? 🎙️ Harvard Business School's Richard Ruback & Royce Yudkoff share their blueprint f...
DT #583 Navigating the New Landscape of Economic Development - Rick Kiernan
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise and Rick Kiernan with Convergent Nonprofit Solutions discuss the evolving landscape of funding...
DT #583 Transforming Arkansas - Hugh McDonald, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 literacy...
DT #579 Navigating the Economic Development Career Landscape - Bethany Miller
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Bethany Miller, a Senior Economic Development Consultant at Hickey Globa...
DT #577 IEDC Rural Retreat Recap - Main Street at the Mountain West
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 #578 Economic Development Success in Arkansas - Clint O'Neil, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise interviews Clint O'Neill, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commissi...
DT #576 Community Colleges - Leading The Entrepreneurial Shift in Workforce Development
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise is joined by Joe April with Convergent Nonprofit Solutions and Dr. John Rainone, President of M...
DT #575 the essential professional skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workplace - Mark Perna
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Dennis and Mark Perna discuss the essential professional skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workplace. They explore the ...
DT #574 Bridging the Digital Divide in Jackson, MS - Tamika Jenkins
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise interviews Tamika Jenkins, the executive director of The Bean Path, a tech nonprofit in Jackson...
DT #573 Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper: Small Steps, Big Impact in Placemaking
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Mark Perna discusses the evolution of career trees into Skill Trees, emphasizing the importance ...
DT #571 The Unique Economic Development Landscape in Lowell, Massachusetts - Allison Carter
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Sean Maguire welcomes Allison Carter, the Director of Economic Development for Lowell, Massa...
DT #570 The Rise of the Fun Economy & AI's Role in Shaping the Future - Jared Smith and Dr. Bo Bernhard
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 econom...
DT #568 Unlocking Funding Potential for EDOs - Brian Abernathy Convergent Non Profit Solutions
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Brian Abernathy, General Manager of Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, discussi...
DT #569 Breathing Life into Rural: Inside the IEDC Rural Retreat (with Main Street America)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Dennis and Mark Perna delve into the complexities of Generation Z, exploring the misconceptions surrounding their work ethic...
DT #566 The Power of Collaboration in Economic Development - Tiffany Tauscheck President & CEO of Greater Des Moines Partnership
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Tiffany Tauscheck, the president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partn...
DT #565 Building Bridges: Education and Industry - Ron Cole, President of Allegheny College
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Ron Cole, PhD, the President of Allegheny College. They discuss the uniq...
DT #563 Exploring Roswell Georgia: A Hidden Gem & How to Effectively Use the Whova App at Conferences
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 #564 Tourism Is the First Date: Falling in Love With a Place – Reflections from Main Street Now in Philadelphia
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this Develop This! episode, Joi Cuartero Austin is joined by Erik Reader, Director of Illinois Main Street, to reflect on the 2025...
DT # 562 Exploring Odessa, Texas: A Hub of Economic Development - Tom Manskey
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Tom Manskey, the Director of Economic Development for the Odessa Development Corpor...
DT #561 Economic Development Leadership Insights from Jim Fram
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise interviews Jim Fram, a seasoned economic development professional with over 30...
DT #559 Achieving AEDO Accreditation: A Journey of Excellence - Bill Cronin
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Cou...
DT #560 Building a Rally Point in Your Community - Mark Perna
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this Develop This! episode, Dennis and Mark Perna discuss the crucial importance of uniting communities around shared goals and achieving ...
DT #557 Building Bridges: The St. Louis BRE Initiative
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This podcast, Dennis interviews Jason Archer, the Vice President of Business Development for the St. Louis Econ...
DT #558 Unlocking Economic Development: The OUEDI Experience - Courtney Dunbar
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Courtney Dunbar, the Dean of the OU Economic Development Institute (OUED...
DT #555 Understanding Agriculture and Egg Prices in America - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Develop This, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses his journey to his current role, the importance of Iowa's a...
DT #556 The "Why" Behind Downtown Revitalization Strategies: Building Community from the Ground Up
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 #553 Explosive Growth in Pasco County, Florida: Opportunities and Challenges
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council, about the explosive g...
DT #554 Navigating the Complexities of Tariffs on the North American Auto Industry - Flavio Volpe
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) in...
DT #551 Unlocking the Power of Questions - Mark Perna
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Dennis and Mark Perna explore the significance of asking better questions in various contexts, particularly in leadershi...
DT #552 The National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise speaks with Lisa Hurley, the president of the National Rural Economic Develope...
DT #549 Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on the Can Manufacturing Industry
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary This Develop This! episode delves into the complexities of tariffs and their impact on the can manufacturing industry in the United States. De...
DT #550 Preview of the 2025 IEDC Rural Retreat in Great Falls, Montana
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This! Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Jolene Schalper and Christian Leinhauser from the Great Falls Montana D...
DT #547 Leadership Lessons from a Lifetime in Economic Development - Michael Langley
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise interviews Michael Langley, a distinguished figure in economic development and...
DT #548 The Impact of increased U.S. Tariffs on International Trade and the U.S. economy - David Gantz
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews David Gantz, a trade law expert, to discuss the current state of tariffs and...
DT #545 Empowering Rural America: The Golden Shovel Approach
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bethany Quinn, president of Golden Shovel Agency, about the importance ...
DT #546 Recap and Review of the 2025 IEDC Leadership Summit
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise is joined by contributing correspondents Joy Austin, Angee Shaker, and Sean Ma...
DT #544 The Tariff Debate: Understanding Its Impact - Ryan Monarch Assistant Professor, Economics Department Syracuse University
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Ryan Monarch Assistant Professor, Economics Department Syracuse University, an e...
DT #542 Building Your Dreams: A Lifelong Journey - Mark Perna
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise and Mark Perna discuss the importance of building one's dreams at any stage of life. They explore the d...
DT #543 Leadership Simplified: Enhancing Economic Development Organizations - Doug Van Dyke
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified, about the intricacies of economic development...
DT #540 These Free Programs are Changing How Cities Learn | Apply Now!
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Develop This podcast, Dennis Fraise and Betsey Suchanic explore strategies for ensuring that economic development reaches eve...
DT #541 Dealing with the closure of a major employer – Bill Murphy
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bill Murphy, the president and CEO of the Ardmore Development Authority, about the signif...
DT #538 Mastering Site Preparation for Economic Development - Courtney Dunbar
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Courtney Dunbar, who leads Burns and McDonnell's site selection consulting pract...
DT #539 Innovating Economic Development in Small Cities - Betsey Suchanic from the New Growth Innovation Network
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Develop This episode, Dennis Fraise speaks with Betsey Suchanic from New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN) about how Small and Midsized Citi...
DT # 537 The Case For Liberal Arts In Economic Development - Dennis Pruitt
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Pruitt Vice President Business Development for the Missouri Partnership joins Dennis and makes the case for liberal arts in economic developmen...
DT #536 Leadership and Giving Back to the Economic Development Profession - Barry Matherly
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Matherly joins Dennis, and they discuss the skills needed to be a great leader and how to become involved and give back to the economic developm...
DT #535 The State of Workforce in 2025 - Mark Perna
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Perna joined Dennis, and they discussed the state of workforce in 2025. What prompted you to write Answering Why? How would you compare the st...
DT #534 Behind the scenes of state level economic Development - Debi Durham, the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA).
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Debi Durham, the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) joins Dennis to discuss the role of a...
DT #533 Finding Your Path in Economic Development - Danielle Casey
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Casey, President & CEO of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, joins Dennis and discusses finding your path in economic development....
DT #532 The Year Ahead in Economic Development With Bryan Daniels IEDC Board Chair
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Daniels, the President and CEO of the Blount Partnership – Incoming IEDC Board chair, joins Dennis, and they discuss what is ahead for the eco...
DT #530 IEDC Update and the Year Ahead with Nathan Ohle
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle joins Dennis, and they reflect on Nathan's first three years leading IEDC and what the future holds for the economi...
DT #531 IEDC 2025 Conference Previews with Nathan Ohle
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle joins Dennis, and they discuss the 2025 IEDC conferences and the changes happening to the IEDCC conferences in 2025...
DT #529 Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable - Mark Perna
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark C. Perna joins Dennis, and they discuss Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable. Discover why being uncomfortable can actually be positive, a...
DT #527 IEDC Membership Changes Everything You Need To Know - Maria Berg - Stark
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis is joined by Maria Berg-Stark, the Senior Director of Membership at IEDC, and they discuss the changes to IEDC's membership structure. IEDC ...
DT #528 Dennis Retires - What's Next For Develop This!?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis gets personal about his decision to retire from his economic development position and discusses what is next for Develop This!
DT #526 Lessons Learned in 40 Years Of Economic Development and Using EDC Forge CRM Platform - Clark Smith
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clark Smith has almost 40 years of experience in economic development. Clark began his economic development career as executive director of the Hampto...
DT #525 AI For Economic Developers With Aaron Brossoit CEO – Golden Shovel Agency
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis is joined by Aaron Brossoit, CEO of the Golden Shovel Agency, to talk about AI for economic developers. Aaron and Golden Shovel Agency are at t...
DT #523 IEDC Rural Entrepreneurship 101 Online Class - Mo Collins
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis is joined by Mo Collins, Director of Entrepreneurship - International Economic Development Council, and they discuss the upcoming Rural Entr...
DT #524 Leading Ladies of Economic Development Podcast - Kaycee Bunch
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis is joined by Kaycee Bunch, an economic developer and podcast host. Dennis and Kaycee discuss the unique challenges faced by female economic dev...
DT #522 Moving From Burnout to Renewal Dennis Pruitt, Missouri Partnership
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Moving from burnout to renewal - Dennis Pruitt, Missouri Partnership In this episode, Dennis and Dennis discuss the reality of burnout and practica...
DT #520 Why We All Need a Personal Competitive Advantage - Mark Perna
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and Mark Perna discuss the importance of and the three critical elements of a personal competitive advantage. Robust academic knowledge Tec...
DT# 521 Redefining West Virginia's Region 1's Economy; Life After Coal – With Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow Shaun Donovan
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis is joined by Shawn Donovan, an Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow working in West Virginia. They discuss the Economic Recovery Corp, what i...
Dt #519 Springfield Ohio, When the National Spotlight Shines You – Horton Hobbs
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Springfield, Ohio, has recently been in the national spotlight after the community was mentioned in several political debates. What happens when you g...
DT #518 Why Communities Get Eliminated from Projects with Chris Lloyd
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis is joined by Chris Lloyd from the McGuireWoods Consulting infrastructure and economic development team. Dennis and Chris discu...
DT #517 Dealing With Things Beyond Your Control
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis talks about the frustrations of dealing with issues and projects that are beyond your direct control. What do you do when quie...
DT #516 The Power of the Unexpected Compliment
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis explores the power of the unexpected compliment. Too often, we quickly criticize and forget to tell the people in our lives ho...
DT #515 2024 IEDC Annual Conference Recap and Review
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis shares his thoughts on the 2024 IEDC Annual Conference that was held in Denver.
DT #514 Why Can't We All Get Along Election Edition
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis laments how the seeds of distrust have been sown in our election process and how that distrust affects even local elections. W...
DT #513 The Power of Saying No With Mark Perna
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Perna joins Dennis to discuss the power of saying no. Sometimes, saying no is the best strategy. Dennis and Mark talk about how and why to say no...
DT #512 Economic Development is Like Magic with Magician Dennis Watkins
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis is joined by third-generation magician and award-winning entertainer Dennis Watkins from the Magic Parlour in Chicago. Dennis and his wife att...
DT #511 Basic Economic Development Course - Heartland Edition
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Denis is joined by James Hoelscher, CEcD (Course Director) for The Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) and the Program Mana...
DT #510 OUEDI - OU Economic Development Institute with Kirk Garton
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis is joined by Kirk Garton, program director of OUEDI - OU Economic Development Institute. OUEDI alumnus Dennis discusses the OUEDI curriculum an...
DT #509 Encore Episode 7 Rules for Brand New Economic Development Professionals
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this classic Develop This! episode from 2021 Develop This! will be back next week with an all-new episode Are you new to the business of economi...