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Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Jul 30, 2018

Recruiting top talent to your board of directors and your staff team can transform the organization.  In this episode, Jason and Dennis visit with Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, about the power of strong community leaders and collective vision.

Jay is a wealth of knowledge and shares insight on a...


Jul 25, 2018

It is estimated that only 8% of today's 9th graders are likely to secure a living wage job immediately after earning a university education despite accumulating crushing levels of student loan debt.

In the final episode of this interview with Dr. Kevin Fleming, Dennis asks a variety of questions about the way we must...


Jul 23, 2018

Are we at the beginning of an educational revolution?  Dr. Kevin Fleming, author of "(Re)Defining the Goal" suggests it's time to rethink education and inspire students for life after high school.  Dr. Fleming knows a thing or two about the traditional education path after spending more than $150,000 on advanced...


Jul 20, 2018

Ever received great advice?  In this episode, Dennis and Jason share the best advice they have received from others in the economic development business.  From preparing for public meetings to navigating ethical decisions, this quick episode will provide you with a little motivation and inspiration to make the most of...


Jul 18, 2018

You have survived the interview, your references checked out, and now the offer comes for your new job as the CEO.  What should you consider as part of the employment agreement?

In this episode, Jason walks through some elements to consider in the negotiation process and offers suggestions for clarifying expectations...