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Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Sep 28, 2018

Nearly every community works to bring education and business together, but that doesn't mean it always works.  Attempting to align workforce needs with training requires everyone to speak a common language.

In this episode, Dennis shares some tips from his experience bringing the two groups together.  Some of the...


DT #43: Part 2 - Start Your Own Endowed Fund

Sep 26, 2018

Most economic development professionals aren't rich, yet we share a strong connection to the communities we serve.  How can you make a financial impact on the community once your employment is complete?  Consider starting an endowed fund bearing your family's name with small gifts each year.  Over time, the balance will...


Sep 26, 2018

Most economic development professionals aren't rich, yet we share a strong connection to the communities we serve.  How can you make a financial impact on the community once your employment is complete?  Consider starting an endowed fund bearing your family's name with small gifts each year.  Over time, the balance will...


Sep 24, 2018

Whether it is support for human services or capital dollars for big projects, every community could use more financial resources.  Community foundations work tirelessly to build permanent assets in endowed funds.  Earnings from those funds go to support a wide variety of causes and initiatives each and every year.

In...


Sep 21, 2018

We all experience times when our productivity or motivation lag a bit more than normal.  How do you rebound?

In this episode, Dennis suggests embracing big ideas and trying a new challenge to hit the reset button.