Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Feedback is crucial to the success of any organization! James Mayhew is a business and leadership coach working with companies to harness the power of feedback.

In this episode, James sits down with Andy to discuss how feedback needs to be honest, helpful, consistent, and timely. James will also reveal potential pitfalls and offer tips to ensure your feedback is both meaningful and effective.

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Economic and community development is a team sport, and the team can make or break an organization.

How do you get everyone on the same page?  The team retreat.

In this episode, Jason continues in this series with a focus on sharing the vision.  During the team retreat, there needs to be a goal for the day.  This is the opportunity to acutely share that goal and that vision.

Why do we do what we do? How should we evolve?  What is the true difference we make in the community.

Appropriately sharing the vision ensures everyone on the team 'gets it'.  Making sure everyone understands the vision helps with goal setting and strategy discussion later in the day.

What do you do when things are good and investors reconsider their financial support?  In this episode, Dennis peels back the layers with Horton Hobbs, Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce in Ohio and their recent capital campaign.

In this special variety show, they discuss challenges and opportunities in the Midwest, the benefits of an aligned Chamber of Commerce and EDO, and balancing job growth and workforce initiatives.

They also discuss some of the challenges with traditional metrics, the need to continually focus on 'community' and raising the dollars necessary to move the needle.

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Greater Springfield, OH Chamber of Commerce

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In this episode, Nate Olson, the co-founder of 1MillionCups, discusses entrepreneurial development and the importance of identifying entrepreneurs within your community. Nate’s experience in catalyzing small business growth in the Kansas City area will reveal tips and tricks that any EDO can apply to their future plan of work.

“I’ll guarantee you this; if you bring 1MillionCups to your community, you’ll uncover many businesses that you didn’t know existed.”

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In this episode, Dennis is continuing with his series featuring economic development leaders from across the nation.

Today's show features Joy Davis, Executive Director of the Hocking County Community Improvement Corporation.

Joy also serves as President of the Ohio Economic Development Association. Tune in to learn about their work, the economic drivers within the state, and her advice for those new to the industry.

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Ohio Economic Development Association

Economic and community development is a team sport, and the team can make or break an organization.

How do you get everyone on the same page?  The team retreat.

In this episode, Jason and Dennis discuss the of value of setting context through assessing the community, the organization, and the work.

The goal is to openly discuss strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a group setting.  Everyone hears the same details, and it sets the stage for very valuable discussion later in the day.

In this episode, Dennis is continuing with his series featuring economic development leaders from across the nation.

Today's show features Shawn Wenko, Executive Director for the City of Williston Economic Development in North Dakota.  Williston is located in the heart of the Bakken oil patch, and the community has doubled its population over the last decade.

Shawn also serves as President of the Economic Development Association of North Dakota. Tune in to learn about their work and his thoughts on the future of the profession.

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In this episode, Andy reveals 5 (or 6) networking pitfalls. From aggressive selling to Big Fish seeking, Andy introduces the listener to tactics designed to get the most out of your networking experience.

“Nobody can hope to be successful in the long term without thinking connectedly and gaining the support of others. Sooner or later, every lone wolf will reach his limits, and his career will come to a standstill.” says Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone.

In this episode, Dennis is continuing with his series featuring economic development leaders from across the nation.

Today's show features Dr. Patricia Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Government & Justice Studies at Appalachian State University.  Dr. Mitchel also serves as the President of the North Carolina Economic Development Association.

Tune in for her words of wisdom for local economic development professionals and those new to the business.

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North Carolina Economic Development Association

Deb Brown grew up on a small farm outside of Geneva, Iowa.  When it comes to the growth and development of small towns, Deb is a relentless optimist and knows how to build upon a desire to better a community.

In this episode, Deb inspires leaders to take small steps towards a brighter future while offering tips, tactics, and strategies designed to enhance your town’s quality of life. At SaveYour.Town, they believe that small communities can be saved – including yours!

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