Develop This: Economic and Community Development

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.

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

Whether it is support for human services or capital dollars for big projects, every community could use more financial resources.  Community foundations work tirelessly to build permanent assets in endowed funds.  Earnings from those funds go to support a wide variety of causes and initiatives each and every year.

In this episode, Jason gives an overview of community foundations and explains the power of endowed funds.

If 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 do I get better at reading a room?

We know that non-verbal communication is often more important that what is actually said, but how do we get better and interpreting these cues?  Tune in for tips and suggestions on scanning, listening, and watching a room.

We aren't quite out of this yet.  Are you ready for the marathon recovery period?

In this episode, Dennis and Jason share tips for managing stress through this long road ahead.