Nov 26, 2025
Episode Overview
In this episode of the Develop This! Podcast, host Dennis Fraise sits down with one of the most respected voices in economic development—Jay Garner of Garner Economics and a long-standing Site Selectors Guild member. Jay brings decades of experience in corporate location advisory work and economic...
Nov 19, 2025
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Bruce Takefman, Founder and CEO of Research FDI, to explore how technology, AI, and global trends are reshaping the future of investment attraction.
Bruce shares his personal journey and lessons learned from years of helping communities and economic...
Nov 19, 2025
💡 Episode Summary
In the final installment of the Develop This! AI series, host Dennis Fraise is joined by Ashley Canada and Eric Canada for an in-depth conversation on developing a comprehensive AI strategy framework for organizations of all sizes.
Together, they unpack the critical need for guardrails that...
Nov 12, 2025
💡 Episode Summary
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Mark Perna, a national thought leader on workforce, education, and generational engagement, for a deep dive into one of the most damaging forces in any organization—toxic leadership.
Together, Dennis and Mark unpack the...
Nov 12, 2025
🏠 Show Notes
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Mike Norris, Executive Director of SEIRPC and President of the Homes for Iowa Board of Directors, and David Miller, Executive Director of Homes for Iowa. Together, they share how an innovative Iowa initiative is tackling two of...