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 thought leaders.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 112
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
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 funding for economic development organizations. They exp…
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 state commerce. Discover the challenges, achieve…
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 Detroit today and the upcoming 2025 IEDC Annual C…
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 landscape of networking. Discover how Gen Z is res…
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 literacy and its implications for economic development. T…
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 Global. They discuss Bethany's unique career path, her…
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 experience at the IEDC Rural Retreat in Great Falls, …
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 Commission. They discuss the importance of economic devel…
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, President of Mountain Gateway Community College, to discuss the…
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 explore the importance of communication, teamwork, leadership…
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 Jackson, Mississippi. They discuss Tamika's background i…
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, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) — a placemaking approach that e…
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 importance of teaching professional skills to younger genera…
DT #571 The Unique Economic Development Landscape in Lowell, Massachusetts - Allison Carter
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In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Sean Maguire welcomes Allison Carter, the Director of Economic Development for Lowell, Massachusetts. They discuss the city's unique economic…
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 economy, its impact on economic development, and the ro…
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, discussing the importance of revenue benchmarking for Eco…
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 lively discussion about the upcoming IEDC Rural Retre…
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 ethic, engagement, and aspirations. They discuss the i…
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 Partnership. They discuss the organization's role in e…
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 the unique aspects of Allegheny College's liberal arts ed…