Bridges Out of Poverty gives people a hand up not a handout.

If you didn’t grow up in poverty, you may be unaware of the “hidden rules” that govern many aspects of life for the poor. People in poverty are often in survival mode, and support systems taken for granted in middle class and wealth are largely nonexistent.

If your business, agency, or organization works with people from poverty, a deeper understanding of their challenges – and strengths – helps you partner with them to create opportunities for success.

In this episode, Dennis shares his experiences working with Bridges Out of Poverty

https://www.ahaprocess.com/

Now is a good time to look at your strategic plan and see how it reflects the Pre-COVID and Post-COVID world.

In this episode, Dennis shares how his body of work has pivoted dramatically over the last few months and shares some examples to help you think through this process.

Hopefully your organization has a process for individual performance evaluations.  If this is an annual process, consider having a mid-year checkpoint- especially this year.

In this episode, Jason offers guidance for topics to consider during this discussion.  If structured correctly, this time can be very valuable for both the manager and the employee.

David Aronson is the founder of Peanut Butter and was featured on Andy’s first interview as part of the Develop This! Podcast crew!

Peanut Butter provides company-sponsored student loan contributions to assist in the attraction and retention of top talent. Recent legislation, as part of the CARES Act, allows employers to contribute to student loans tax-free!

Learn more about student loan repayment at à www.getpeanutbutter.com

Barry Broome is the founder and CEO of California’s only CEO lead economic development group headed by 43 CEO’s.

In this interview, Barry and Andy breakdown the roots of Barry’s success and his vision for the future of economic development as a profession. Barry Broome is a “ditch digger” and is not afraid to get his hands dirty!

Connect with Barry Broome on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrygbroome/

Monica Steffeck is a rock star when it comes to building strong company cultures and increasing employee engagement. As a member of the ClickStop team, she serves as the Chief Talent Enrichment Officer (CTEO).

Join Andy and Monica as they discuss the COVID-19 response and the steps you can take to build relationships and connect with your employees.

Learn more about ClickStop at www.ClickStop.com

Connect with Monica Steffeck

As economic developers, we are the front lines for our communities and many times represent the force for positive change in our communities. Now more then ever, we need to find our voice and help our communities heal and find a path forward.

Ron Kitchens, one of our contributing experts, says the greatest force for change is a job. As ED professionals, we are uniquely situated to be part of the force for positive change.

Let's do what we can to make it the best of times.

f you are a podcast listener, odds are that you believe in continuous improvement.

In this series on skill sets, Jason offers suggestions for identifying skill sets that can be used in a variety of disciplines.

This episode answers the question: how can I get better at conveying ideas through written communication?

Here is a hint: answer the question - so what?

In your personal life, you should have a file full of important documents and instructions for your loved ones to settle your estate.

That concept can also apply to your organization.

Is the organization prepared to continue without you or any of your co-workers?

In this episode, Dennis shares some tips for knowledge transfer that every organization should consider.

Dennis and Jason have the week off, so please enjoy this encore episode regarding Community Foundations.

Most economic development professionals aren't rich, yet we share a strong connection to the communities we serve.  How can you make a financial impact on the community once your employment is complete?  Consider starting an endowed fund bearing your family's name with small gifts each year.  Over time, the balance will build, and your fund will be able to make distributions to worthy causes every year for generations.

In this short episode, Jason shares the concept behind an 'Acorn' endowed fund.