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Develop This: Economic and Community Development

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

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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Matt Mohrfeld
Former Fort Madison Mayor
Fort Madison, Iowa
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Kirk Elmquist
Executive Director of the Branson Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District
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Episode: DT #690 How Relationships Drive Economic Development: Lessons From Kirk Elmquist
Jacqueline Brinkman
CEO of Economic Development Australia
Economic Development Australia (EDA)
Episode: DT #688 How Australia Is Elevating the Economic Development Profession
Stephen Cheung
President and CEO of Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation; President of the World Trade Center Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation; World Trade Center Los Angeles
Episode: DT #687 How Los Angeles Stays a Global Economic Powerhouse
Jeanette Goldsmith
President of Strategic Development Group
Strategic Development Group
Episode: DT #685 How Communities Can Turn Their Assets into Competitive Advantages
David Ponraj
Founder and CEO of Economic Impact Catalyst (EIC)
Economic Impact Catalyst
Episode: DT #686 How Data, Technology, and AI Are Transforming Entrepreneurship
Josh Mejia
Economic development professional, IDC board member
IDC, Arlington, Texas (consulting)
Episode: DT #683 Building Stronger Communities Through Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Gray Swoope
President and CEO of Vision First Advisors
Vision First Advisors
Episode: DT #684 Why Leadership Is the Ultimate Economic Development Strategy
Seth Martindale
Vice Chairman
CBRE
Episode: DT #682 Inside Site Selection: What Communities Must Do to Win Projects

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 States5 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DT #687 How Los Angeles Stays a Global Economic Powerhouse
Q: What is your best advice for building international relationships as an economic developer?
Balance relationship-building with practical, measurable trade outcomes; invest time in understanding cultural differences and international protocols, and stack diplomacy with a clear trade agenda to turn relationships into tangible results.
DT #687 How Los Angeles Stays a Global Economic Powerhouse
Q: What motivated you to step forward as a volunteer rather than simply attending a conference or educational program?
I wanted to amplify the impact of the coalition by helping to organize and connect many partners, because a broad, regional approach can deliver benefits that no single city or organization could achieve alone.
DT #685 How Communities Can Turn Their Assets into Competitive Advantages
Q: Where should we stop spending our time and money?
Discontinue activities that do not move the community toward a competitive position and adapt strategy to market conditions.
DT #685 How Communities Can Turn Their Assets into Competitive Advantages
Q: Are our stakeholders aligned on our strategy?
Alignment among leadership, utilities, and other partners is essential; without it, the strategy loses impact.
DT #685 How Communities Can Turn Their Assets into Competitive Advantages
Q: What are our biggest gaps?
Identify one or two constraints that, if solved, could dramatically improve the community's competitiveness and ability to execute.

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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. Matt Mohrfeld
2. Kirk Elmquist
3. Jacqueline Brinkman
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5. Jeanette Goldsmith
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7. Josh Mejia
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