Oct 7, 2026
What happens when a community stops settling for “good enough” and starts thinking bigger?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise talks with former Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld and Rick Kiernan of Convergent Nonprofit Solutions about the transformation of the Fort Madison Marina.
What started as an...
Oct 7, 2026
What can a career spanning sports, hospitality, tourism, and business development teach us about economic development?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Kirk Elmquist to explore his unconventional career journey and the leadership lessons he's learned along the way.
Kirk shares why...
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...