Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Enjoy this encore show from August 2020. 

Jay Moon is a veteran of the economic development industry with roles that span a variety of key positions-including, a volunteer position as the former chair of the IEDC board of directors. 

In this episode, Jay provides insight into disaster recovery, incentives, supply chains, and future skills needed in the economic development profession.

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Enjoy this encore episode from 2019 with Dennis and Jason discussing disruption in the field of economic development.

Develop This! will be back with a new sound, new shows, and a new co-host in 2023. 

Dave Duncan, CEO of Iowa Communications Alliance, and Tim Fencil, General Manager & CEO of Danville Mutual Telephone Company, join Dennis for the second part of their how-to speak broadband discussion.

• Funding for broadband projects
• Is your community ready for a broadband project?
• What does the future of connectivity look like?

Broadband is the currency of the future for many communities. Economic Developers need to understand how to speak the language of broadband to become part of the connectivity solution in their communities. Dave Duncan, CEO of the Iowa Communications Alliance, and Tim Fencil, General Manager & CEO, of Danville Mutual Telephone company, join Dennis for a wide-ranging discussion on broadband service in America. 

• The three categories of broadband customers
• What's the issue with broadband service maps in the United States?
• Broadband Jeopardy!
• Dark fiber - what is that?

Mark Perna joins Dennis after a summer of traveling the United States, speaking to national, state, regional, and local organizations on the importance of understanding the difference in generations and their impact on workforce issues. 

• How to go beyond the rhetoric and create action
• Turning enthusiasm into progress by building working coalitions of the willing
• Avoiding the dreaded pinch point where nothing happens

Dennis is joined by Joi Cuatero Austin, Senior Program Officer, Economic  Vitality - Main Street America. Dennis and Joi discuss the Transformation Strategy of Main Street America.

• Main Street America Four Points Approach
• What is a transformation strategy?
• Measurable outcomes 

In this episode, Dennis is joined by Angee Shaker, Economic  Development  Director for the City of Solon, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Dennis and Angee discuss improving the public transit experience for bus riders. 

• Paying attention to the obvious
• What you can learn by listening 
• How to build a coalition to solve a problem
• Making a difference in your community 

Dennis is joined by famous pie baker, entrepreneur, adventurer, and author Beth Howard. Beth is the author of four books, including Making Piece: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Pie and the cookbook Ms. American Pie. Join us for a discussion of life, love, loss, and the healing powers of pie. Beth talks about starting a pie-baking business inside the iconic American Gothic House in Eldon, IA.

Beth also discusses her new book, WORLD Piece: A Pie Baker's Global Quest for Peace, Love, and Understanding https://bethmhoward.com/.  a demanding three-month, 30,000-mile journey full of pie baking, charming characters, and kindness. 

Dennis is joined by Nicole Sedlacek from the Mid-America Economic Development Council to discuss the 2022 Mid-America EDC Competitiveness Conference held November 30 - December 2nd in downtown Chicago

Dennis is joined by co-host candidate #3, Sean Maguire, from Albany, New York. Dennis and Sean discuss building your professional brand.

• Being intentional about your career
• How to build your personal brand
• What to do when you feel stuck in your career