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 #680 Inside America's Largest Data Center Project With New York Times Reporter Eli Tan
What happens when a massive data center project moves forward at unprecedented speed?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down...
DT #679 Demystifying the Fed: Economics, Financial Literacy, and Community Impact
What does the Federal Reserve actually do—and why should local communities care?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with See...
DT #678 Why Authentic Branding Matters in Economic Development
What role does marketing play in shaping a region's economic future?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Jennifer Wakefi...
DT #677 Inside America's Largest Data Center Project With Rob Cleveland
What happens when a $50 billion data center investment comes to a rural region?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with R...
DT #675 How Surprise, Arizona Became a Retail and Growth Success Story
What happens when creativity, community engagement, and data-driven strategy come together in economic development?
In this episode of Develop T...
DT #676 Why Lifelong Learning Matters in Economic Development
What happens when an unconventional career path leads to economic development?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Brian...
DT #674 From Shipping to Economic Development: Bill Cronin's Leadership Journey
What does it take to manage rapid growth while preserving the character of a community?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks w...
DT #673 Navigating Uncertainty in Site Selection and Facility Investment
What does the future hold for facility investment in an increasingly uncertain economy?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks w...
DT #672 Inside the 2026 IEDC Annual Conference: What to Expect in New Orleans
What can attendees expect from the 2026 IEDC Annual Conference in New Orleans?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Na...
DT #671 Why Does Everyone Hate Data Centers? A Balanced Look at the Debate
Why are data centers generating so much debate in communities across the country?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with...
DT #670 How Communities Create Opportunity Through Leadership and Collaboration
How can communities create lasting economic mobility in a rapidly changing world?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with An...
DT #668 AI Literacy: Small Business Capacity and the Return of Human Experience
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a big tech conversation. For small businesses, microbusinesses, makers, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs, AI...
DT #667 Mastering Public-Private Partnerships and Business Growth Strategies
What can economic developers learn from a career that spans the public sector, entrepreneurship, and consulting?
In this episode of Develop This...
DT #666 The Cincinnati Growth Story: Collaboration, Talent, and Industry Leadership
What's driving Cincinnati's rise as one of the Midwest's most dynamic economic engines?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks w...
DT #665 How Great Leaders Unite a Multi-Generational Workforce
How can leaders build stronger teams in a workplace shaped by multiple generations?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with...
DT #664 30 Years of Site Selection Lessons from Matt Szuhaj
How is technology changing the way communities compete for investment and talent?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Ma...
DT #663 Data-Driven Economic Development in a Changing World
What does it take to build resilient communities in an era of rapid economic change?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with...
DT #662 Why Trust, Talent, and Infrastructure Drive Site Selection Success
What separates communities that win major investments from those that get left behind?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks wi...
DT #661 How Authentic Community Branding Drives Growth
What makes some communities stand out while others struggle to tell their story?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with San...
DT #660 The Atlanta Beltline Story: Balancing Growth, Equity, and Opportunity
What does it take to transform a community while ensuring everyone benefits from the growth?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise spe...
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...