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Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Sep 27, 2019

This business of economic and community development is not for the faint of heart.  From politics and funding to public relations and deadlines, the stress of the job is real.

Don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

In this short episode, Dennis and Jason offer encouragement for those on the edge.


Sep 25, 2019

Creating effective workforce partnerships is tough.  Anyone can pull together a meeting, create some bullet point action plans, and then publish a report full of fancy pictures.  But does your plan of work actually move the needle?

In this episode, Dennis concludes this series with step five of five on  successful...


Sep 23, 2019

Do you want a successful career in economic development?  If so, then this series is for you: The Indisputable Rules for a Successful Career in Economic Development.

Yes- it is a bold claim, but listen before you judge.

Rule #4: Be a Control Freak.  When it is your project, your meeting, or your event, you must be in...


Sep 20, 2019

Creating effective workforce partnerships is tough.  Anyone can pull together a meeting, create some bullet point action plans, and then publish a report full of fancy pictures.  But does your plan of work actually move the needle?

In this episode, Dennis continues with step four in the five part series on successful...


Sep 18, 2019

The registration deadline is quickly approaching for the IEDC annual conference in Indy October 13-16.  In this episode, Dennis brings conference co-chair Maureen Donohue Krauss on the show to share insight into the upcoming sessions.

With 70 educational sessions, 20 tours, and multiple special events, this conference...