100 episodes

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.

Develop This: Economic and Community Development Develop This! Podcast

    • Business
    • 4.3 • 42 Ratings

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.

    DT #493 Economic Development in Rural Arizona with Mignonne Hollis

    DT #493 Economic Development in Rural Arizona with Mignonne Hollis

    Dennis is joined by Mignonne Hollis, the executive director of the Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation and founder of Aerospace Arizona
    Dennis and Mignonne discuss the opportunities and challenges of economic development work in rural America and rural Arizona. Just because you live in a rural area does not mean you can't do cool things. Mignonne discusses her work helping create Aerospace Arizona. 
    Mignonne Hollis Sierra Vista, Arizona  Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation (AREDF) Aerospace Arizona  
     
     
     
     
     

    • 33 min
    DT #492 Why We Are Wrong About Today's Generation With Mark C. Perna

    DT #492 Why We Are Wrong About Today's Generation With Mark C. Perna

    Dennis is joined by generational expert Mark C. Perna. Dennis and Mark discuss the inherent bias older generations have against younger generations. Mark Perna is the author of Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations

    • 13 min
    DT #491 Economic Development in the Navajo Nation with Henry Silentman

    DT #491 Economic Development in the Navajo Nation with Henry Silentman

    In this episode, Dennis is joined by Henry Silentman, the program manager at the Shiprock Regional Business Development office in Northwest New Mexico. Dennis and Henry discuss the opportunities and challenges of working in economic development in the Navajo Nation

    • 33 min
    DT #489 Finding Your Path in Economic Development

    DT #489 Finding Your Path in Economic Development

    Finding Your Path in Economic Development
     Dennis is joined by Develop This! contributing correspondents Joi Cuartero Austin CEcd, Senior Program Officer, Economic Vitality with Main Street America, and Sean M. Maguire, AICP CEcD Economic Development and Planning Executive. Together, they discuss finding Your Path in Economic Development.
    Economic development is a broad career track. How do you find your niche?
    A career in economic development can take you in so many different directions, and many people do not start out to be an economic development professional.
    How can you best prepare for the ever-changing landscape of the economic development world?
    Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist?
    Should you follow your passion?
    What are some considerations you would look for in a position?
     

    • 41 min
    DT #490 A Conversation with Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEcD, PhD

    DT #490 A Conversation with Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEcD, PhD

    Dennis is joined by Eloisa Klementich, CEcd, PhD, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta and IEDC board chair. They discuss Eloisa's career path in economic development and her plans and goals for IEDC. 

    • 34 min
    DT #488 Becoming an Accredited EDO with Chris Masingill and Ashley Llewellyn with the St. Tammany Corp., Mandeville, LA

    DT #488 Becoming an Accredited EDO with Chris Masingill and Ashley Llewellyn with the St. Tammany Corp., Mandeville, LA

    What does it take to become an Accredited Economic Development Organization? The St. Tammany Corp in Mandeville, LA, recently completed the process. There are over 5,000 economic development organizations, and fewer than 80 have achieved this prestigious designation. 
    In this episode, Dennis is joined by Chris Masingill, CEO, and Ashley Llewellyn, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives with the St. Tammany Corp. They discuss the AEDO process from the organizations perspective. 

    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

PeteDavidCraig ,

A Worthwhile Listen

Started listening to this years ago when I began in the business world. They offer a wide range of topics and although they don’t all align with what I’m currently doing, it’s been valuable to hear their well reasoned and insightful views.

Souldrifter02 ,

Excellent Podcast for Those in Economic and Community Development

I recently became aware of this podcast at an IEDC conference and I’m so happy I did. The conversations and topics are very relevant to the work we do and the length of episodes is perfect. I will definitely be sharing it with my colleagues.

Psykoticgman ,

Awesome

Great industry podcast. Kudos to the guys for taking this on and providing the insights that we all benefit from.

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