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 #659 How Public-Private Partnerships Are Reshaping Economic Development
What role do public-private partnerships play in the future of economic development?
In this panel episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise explo...
DT #658 Building Stronger Communities Through Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
What if the next wave of economic growth starts with local entrepreneurs?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Rob Willia...
DT #657 Beyond Small: Winning Strategies for Rural Economic Development
What does it take for rural communities to compete and grow in today's economy?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Jole...
DT #656 Growth vs Identity: The Real Cost of Austin's Tech Boom
What happens when rapid tech growth collides with a city's cultural identity?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise is joined by Jon R...
DT #655 Building Thriving Communities: Leadership, Trust, and the Power of Regional
What does it take to build thriving communities across an entire region?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Barb Lamue...
DT #654 Rebuilding Better: How New Orleans Turned Disaster Into Long-Term Economic Growth
What does it take to rebuild an economy after a disaster—and turn it into a model for long-term growth?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis...
DT #669 Smaller Business Week: Why Microbusinesses Matter
In celebration of Small Business Week, this episode of Develop This! takes a closer look at the businesses that are often small in size but powerful i...
DT #653 Leading with Vision: Why Communities Need Big, Audacious Goals
What role do big, bold visions play in shaping stronger communities and more effective leaders?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise...
DT #652 Small Country, Big Strategy: Costa Rica's Rise in High-Value Global Investment
What does it take for a small country to compete for high-value global investment in today's economy?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis F...
DT #651 Lithuania Rising: How a Small Nation Became a Global Hub for FinTech and Innovation
How did Lithuania transform itself into one of Europe's fastest-rising investment and innovation hubs?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis...
DT #650 Building Inclusive Economies: How Private Sector Lessons Drive Community Transformation
What does it take to build economies that are truly inclusive—and built for long-term impact?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sp...
DT #649 The New Rules of Site Selection: Power, Risk, and the Future of Industrial Location Strategy
What are the new rules shaping where major industrial projects choose to land?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Court...
DT #648 Why Hungary Wins: Inside Europe's Fastest-Evolving Investment Destination
What makes a country stand out in the global race for investment?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Fadi Shadeh of the...
DT #647 From Legacy City to Regional Powerhouse: How Birmingham Is Rewriting Its Economic Future
What does it take for a legacy industrial city to reinvent itself into a modern growth hub?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise is j...
DT #646 Dress the Part: How Personal Style Shapes Confidence and Career Success
How much does what you wear actually shape how you're perceived—and how you perform?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise is joined b...
DT #645 The Future of Economic Development: AI, Talent, and Regional Strategy in a Changing World
How is economic development evolving in a world shaped by rapid technological change?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down...
DT #644 Beyond Cost: What's Really Driving Global Site Selection Today
What's really driving global location decisions today?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Johan Beukema of BCI Globa...
DT #643 Leadership Traits of High-Performing Economic Developers – Barry Broome
What separates good economic development organizations from great ones? According to Barry Broome, it comes down to leadership, data, and the courage...
DT #642 Big Ideas, Bold Leadership with Mark C. Perna
In this inspiring episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Mark C. Perna to explore the power of bold thinking, visionary leadershi...
DT #642 From Empty to Energized: Rethinking Community Revitalization
Vacant buildings are often treated as the problem—but what if they're just the symptom?
In this episode of Develop This!, contributing correspon...
DT #641 The War for Talent Is Over—Now What? A Global Perspective with Patsy Van Hove
In this episode of Develop This!, we go global with Patsy Van Hove of IBM Consulting and Plant Location International to unpack the evolving world of...
DT #640 Winning Together: How Regional Collaboration Is Powering Chicagoland's Economic Growth
What happens when competing communities decide to collaborate instead?
In this episode, Dennis Fraise sits down with Kevin Considine, Board Chai...
DT #639 - How Sports, Small Business, and Strategy Are Reshaping Clark County
Episode Summary
Clark County, long known as the global epicenter of tourism and gaming, is rewriting its economic story. In this episode, Dennis...
DT #638 Alejandra Y. Castillo – From Bronx Bodega to National Leadership
In this inspiring episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Alejandra Y. Castillo to explore her remarkable journey from helping her fam...
DT #637 Ken Biberaj – Defense, AI, and Infrastructure: The New Battleground for Economic Growth
Episode Summary
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Ken Biberaj, Executive Managing Director at Savills and host...
DT #636 Jennifer Storm, IEDC 2025 Economic Developer of the Year
What does it take to transform a fast-growing community into a regional economic powerhouse? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis sits down with J...
DT #635 The Space Coast's New Golden Age: How Florida Leads the Space Industry
The space economy is no longer a distant frontier—it's a powerful engine of economic growth, innovation, and talent development right here on Earth. I...
DT #634 Keep What You Grow: Smarter Business Retention Strategies
In this episode of Develop This!, Joi Cuartero Austin sits down with Eric Reader to explore one of the most overlooked—but most impactful—strategies...
DT #633 From Capital to Community: How CDFIs Drive Inclusive Growth
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Amber Banks, President and CEO of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, to explor...
DT #632 Rally Your Region: A New Playbook for Economic Development
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Mark Perna to explore "Rally Your Region," a powerful new initiative developed in part...
Develop This! #631 Promise Programs: A Game-Changer for Workforce Development
Episode Summary
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise is joined by Katie Davenport and Rick Kiernan from Convergent Nonprofit Solution...
DT #630 The Succession Crisis No One Is Talking About in Economic Development
Across America, thousands of business owners are quietly approaching retirement — and many have no succession plan in place. For communities, that rep...
DT #629 People First: Rethinking Economic Development for Stronger Communities
People First: Rethinking Economic Development with Maggie Strong
Economic development has long focused on transactions—deals, incentives, and pr...
DT #627 The Future of Grants: AI, Federal Changes, and New Funding Strategies for Economic Developers
The grant landscape is shifting quickly — and economic developers need to be ready.
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down wi...
DT #626 Trust, Transparency, and Tough Decisions: Ethics in Economic Development
Ethics is the invisible foundation of successful economic development.
In this episode of Develop This!, we explore why professional integrity...
DT #626 Stronger Together: The Strategic Merger Reshaping Economic Development Fundraising
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Brian Abernathy and Clint Nessmith to discuss the strategic merger of Convergent N...
DT #625 Jet Zero Lands in Greensboro: North Carolina's Largest Economic Development Win
The largest economic development project in North Carolina history is taking flight.
In this episode of Develop This!, guests Marvin Price and A...
DT #623 Proof, Not Potential: What Site Selectors Really Look For
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with "America's factory whisperer," Didi Caldwell, President & CEO of Global Location Strate...
DT #624 Beyond the Terminal: Reframing Community Airports as Economic Engines
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Ron Kresha, Chief Financial Officer and founding member of Golden Shovel Agency, t...
DT #622 Purpose, Control & Courage: Why the Next Generation Is Choosing Entrepreneurship Mark C. Perna
In this forward-looking episode of Develop This!, Dennis sits down with acclaimed speaker, author, and CEO Mark C. Perna to unpack one of the most imp...