Sep 30, 2026
What does it take to lead one of the world's most dynamic regional economies?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Stephen Cheung, CEO of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), to discuss his unconventional journey from social work to leading one of the nation's...
Sep 30, 2026
How do you build a stronger profession while helping communities thrive?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Jacqueline Brinkman, CEO of Economic Development Australia (EDA), to discuss the evolution of economic development in Australia and why collaboration, professional standards, and...
Sep 23, 2026
How can communities identify their greatest strengths and turn them into a competitive advantage?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Jeanette Goldsmith, President of Strategic Development Group, to discuss how communities can build a smarter asset strategy that attracts investment and...
Sep 23, 2026
How can communities build entrepreneurial ecosystems that create lasting economic opportunity?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with David Ponraj, Founder and CEO of Economic Impact Catalyst, to discuss his journey from immigrant entrepreneur to economic development leader and his mission to...
Sep 16, 2026
How can entrepreneurship become the driving force behind stronger, more resilient communities?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise talks with Josh Mejia, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Arlington, about his unconventional journey from aspiring pediatric neurosurgeon to economic development...