Jul 29, 2026
What’s driving Cincinnati’s rise as one of the Midwest’s most dynamic economic engines?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Kimm Lauterbach, CEO of REDI Cincinnati, about the region’s rapid growth and the strategies positioning it as a national leader in innovation, investment, and...
Jul 29, 2026
What can economic developers learn from a career that spans the public sector, entrepreneurship, and consulting?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Ruth Buchanan, founder of Buchanan Advisors, about her journey through economic development and the lessons that led her to launch her own...
Jul 22, 2026
How is technology changing the way communities compete for investment and talent?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Matt Szuhaj, EVP of Strategic Development Group, to explore more than three decades of change in site selection and economic development.
Drawing on 30 years of experience, Matt...
Jul 22, 2026
How can leaders build stronger teams in a workplace shaped by multiple generations?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Mark Perna to explore how generational differences, economic realities, and rapid technological change are reshaping today's workforce.
Mark shares insights into the strengths...
Jul 15, 2026
What separates communities that win major investments from those that get left behind?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Tess Fay, Vice President of Global Location Strategies, to explore the increasingly complex world of site selection and the factors shaping the future of U.S. manufacturing.