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Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Develop This! Podcast
Economic Development
Workforce Development
Site Selection
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Community Engagement
Artificial Intelligence
Tariffs
Community Development
Education
Data Centers
Economic Development Organizations
IEDC
Gen Z
Tourism
IEDC Rural Retreat
Public-Private Partnerships
Site Selectors Guild
Technology
Manufacturing

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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What does it take for communities to compete for investment in an increasingly competitive global economy?

In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise talks with foreign direct investment expert Andreas Dressler about how communities can attrac... more

How can economic developers build trust with their communities while navigating opposition, misinformation, and increasingly complex development projects?

In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Maureen Donohue Krauss to disc... more

What does Ukraine's economy look like in the middle of war, and where are the opportunities for future growth and investment?

In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Bruce Talley to explore the current economic landscape of U... more

What if the best way to become an entrepreneur was to buy an existing business instead of starting one from scratch? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise talks with Royce Yudkoff of Harvard Business School about entrepreneurship through ac... more

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Royce Yudkoff
Harvard Business School faculty member, author and entrepreneurship through acquisition educator
Harvard Business School
Episode: DT #698 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Turning Small Businesses Into Opportunities
Bruce Talley
Founder and CEO of Destination Ukraine and Destination Moldova, and partner in Avalon Capital
Destination Ukraine
Episode: DT #697 Ukraine's Economic Future: Investment, Resilience, and Opportunity
Julie Curtin
Economic development and place-making professional
DCI
Episode: DT #696 Community Quest: A Big Idea Becomes a Community Adventure
Mark C. Perna
Author who developed the Community Quest story and facilitator's guide
Episode: DT #696 Community Quest: A Big Idea Becomes a Community Adventure
Chris Lloyd
Site selection professional and data center consultant
McGuireWoods Consulting LLC
Episode: DT #694 The Data Center Debate: Opportunity, Opposition, and Community Impact
Mason Ainsworth
Economic development professional, founder of Hyperlocal Ontario podcast
Hyperlocal Ontario
Episode: DT #693 How Rural Communities Can Build Stronger Futures With Mason Ainsworth
Dan Chuparkoff
Technology expert and well-known AI keynote speaker
Reinvention Labs
Episode: DT #692 Beyond the Hype: Understanding AI With Dan Chuparkoff
Kirk Elmquist
Executive Director of the Branson Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District
Branson Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District
Episode: DT #690 How Relationships Drive Economic Development: Lessons From Kirk Elmquist
Matt Mohrfeld
Former Fort Madison Mayor
Fort Madison, Iowa
Episode: DT #689 Turning a Bold Vision Into a Game Changing Community Development Project: The Fort Madison Marina Story

Host

Dennis Fraise
Host focused on economic development and community policy; frequent presenter on development strategies and partnerships

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Great show for Economic Development

    Dennis is a pro who has built a solid platform for economic development professionals. Guests range from rural to big city, and there is always a solid takeaway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChicagoKSC
    United States6 months ago
  • A Worthwhile Listen

    Started listening to this years ago when I began in the business world. They offer a wide range of topics and although they don’t all align with what I’m currently doing, it’s been valuable to hear their well reasoned and insightful views.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeteDavidCraig
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast for Those in Economic and Community Development

    I recently became aware of this podcast at an IEDC conference and I’m so happy I did. The conversations and topics are very relevant to the work we do and the length of episodes is perfect. I will definitely be sharing it with my colleagues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Souldrifter02
    United States7 years ago
  • Awesome

    Great industry podcast. Kudos to the guys for taking this on and providing the insights that we all benefit from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Psykoticgman
    United States8 years ago
  • Brilliant Podcast.

    Very knowledgeable and insightful presenters!

    I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisMadigan87
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Consistently valuable for anyone involved in economic development or place-based strategies
Great for staying updated on trends like PPPs, site selection, and branding in communities
High-caliber guests with practical takeaways that translate to real-world work
Thought-provoking conversations that balance policy, economics, and community impact
Insightful, well-reasoned coverage of development topics

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DT #696 Community Quest: A Big Idea Becomes a Community Adventure
Q: How do you envision that economic development organizations can actually use this book and the facilitation guide?
Julie recommends that organizations provide books to local classrooms, use the facilitator's guide, and discuss specific local projects to make economic development personal and relevant to students.
DT #696 Community Quest: A Big Idea Becomes a Community Adventure
Q: When you first heard the idea, what made you want to help? And what did you think we need to get right if we did a book?
Julie was drawn to making economic development understandable and relevant, especially to young people growing up in the communities it affects. She saw storytelling as a way to communicate its impact.
DT #697 Ukraine's Economic Future: Investment, Resilience, and Opportunity
Q: Why would I invest in Ukraine before the war is over?
Talley argues that early preparation can help investors secure industrial land and labor before prices rise and capacity becomes constrained after the war ends.
DT #697 Ukraine's Economic Future: Investment, Resilience, and Opportunity
Q: What's it like in Ukraine right now?
Conditions vary considerably by region. Areas far from the front continue daily life and business, while Kyiv and frontline cities have faced attacks and civilian infrastructure damage.
DT #698 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Turning Small Businesses Into Opportunities
Q: I'm curious about what people experienced in the first 90 days, because it's one thing to do spreadsheets and all those types of things. But if you haven't run a business, when you walk into that, I'm just curious, I mean, are there things where that people are just kind of like, oh my God, I made the biggest mistake of my life, or just maybe not mistakes, but what challenges do they face?
New owners often work long hours while learning which issues matter most. In small companies, a single employee's absence can create a serious capacity problem and force the CEO to set aside other plans. Yudkoff says buyers generally choose businesses capable of withstanding a management transition.

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This show centers on economic and community development, featuring veterans of the field and today's thought leaders. Episodes frequently cover public-private partnerships, site selection, urban redevelopment, branding, workforce mobility, and AI literacy as it intersects with community-building. Notable strengths include practical guidance for practitioners, a focus on inclusive growth and place-based strategies, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with balanced, evidence-based perspectives. The guest roster tends to blend regional economic development leaders, consultants, and policy experts, making it useful for listeners needing actionable insights and real-world frameworks for community impact and investment attraction.

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1. Royce Yudkoff
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4. Mark C. Perna
5. Chris Lloyd
6. Mason Ainsworth
7. Dan Chuparkoff
8. Kirk Elmquist

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