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Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Dec 21, 2018

How can your community turn distressed properties into affordable housing?  Eddie Lorin, a multifamily investor and managing director of Strategic Realty Holdings, has done it over and over to the tune of $3 billion worth of deals.

In this episode, Jason interviews Eddie to discover unique and creative incentives to...


Dec 19, 2018

When it comes to the economic development profession, few have the energy and vision of Ron Kitchens with Southwest Michigan First.  As senior partner, Ron has built an incredibly strong team that operates more like a consulting firm than a traditional economic development group.  Southwest Michigan First has also been...


Dec 17, 2018

Before you finalize your goals and strategies for 2019, take some time to appreciate your 2018 accomplishments.  Odds are that you have already forgotten about significant victories in both your personal and professional life.

In this episode, Dennis and Jason get personal and share achievements from both career and...


Dec 14, 2018

Good work deserves to be recognized.  One way to get your organization, program, or staff a little recognition is to apply for an IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award.  Although the application window is several months away, now is the perfect time to decide which award categories best align with your 2018...


Dec 12, 2018

Odds are you have heard of a micropolitan as there are 550 or so across the country.  But what is a Micgrowpolitan?  In short, they are communities between 10,000 - 50,000 in population that are ready to grow, are willing to try a new approach, and are ready to make a commitment to action.

In this episode, Jason...