In a podcast first, Dennis recorded on-site at the MidAmerican EDC best practices conference last week. This episode features 9 quick interviews and you will hear everything from talent to opportunity zones and from professional football to landing the Foxconn deal. Jennifer Hackman, EMSI Rebekah Kowalski, Manpower Group Aaron Popkey, Green Bay Packers Rebecca Mitich, Husch Blackwell Steve Jahn, Momentum West Kyle Adams, Ruedebusch Development Mark Bergethon, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions Janet Ady, Ady Advantage Laura Million, Racine County Economic Development Corporation Judi Johnson, City of Noblesville, Indiana

DT #164: 9 Quick Interviews from the MidAmerican EDC Conference

Explore topics related to transformational community leadership including economic development, non-profit engagement, organizational management, and policy development.  It's a candid conversation with veterans of the economic development profession along with inspiring interviews of today's thought leaders.

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In this episode, Dennis is joined by Trish Heidenreich, Founder/CEO of EDI Group -Economic Development Initiatives Group. Trish recently underwent a career change. Previously, she was the Director of Economic Development for the Town of Bel Air, MD. and now is a self-employed consultant and founder of the EDI Group. Trish and Dennis discuss career paths in economic development and finding your road to success. They also dive into Trish's time working in the world of Rock and Roll.   

DT #494 Economic Development, Consulting, and Rock and Roll

 Dennis is joined by Mignonne Hollis, the executive director of the Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation and founder of Aerospace Arizona Dennis and Mignonne discuss the opportunities and challenges of economic development work in rural America and rural Arizona. Just because you live in a rural area does not mean you can't do cool things. Mignonne discusses her work helping create Aerospace Arizona.   Mignonne Hollis Sierra Vista, Arizona  Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation (AREDF) Aerospace Arizona             

DT #493 Economic Development in Rural Arizona with Mignonne Hollis

Dennis is joined by generational expert Mark C. Perna. Dennis and Mark discuss the inherent bias older generations have against younger generations. Mark Perna is the author of Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations

DT #492 Why We Are Wrong About Today's Generation With Mark C. Perna

 In this episode, Dennis is joined by Henry Silentman, the program manager at the Shiprock Regional Business Development office in Northwest New Mexico. Dennis and Henry discuss the opportunities and challenges of working in economic development in the Navajo Nation

DT #491 Economic Development in the Navajo Nation with Henry Silentman

  Finding Your Path in Economic Development   Dennis is joined by Develop This! contributing correspondents Joi Cuartero Austin CEcd, Senior Program Officer, Economic Vitality with Main Street America, and Sean M. Maguire, AICP CEcD Economic Development and Planning Executive. Together, they discuss finding Your Path in Economic Development.  Economic development is a broad career track. How do you find your niche?  A career in economic development can take you in so many different directions, and many people do not start out to be an economic development professional.  How can you best prepare for the ever-changing landscape of the economic development world?  Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist?  Should you follow your passion?  What are some considerations you would look for in a position?   

DT #164: 9 Quick Interviews from the MidAmerican EDC Conference

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