
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

How can communities identify their greatest strengths and turn them into a competitive advantage?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Jeanette Goldsmith, President of Strategic Development Group, to discuss how communitie... more
How can communities build entrepreneurial ecosystems that create lasting economic opportunity?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with David Ponraj, Founder and CEO of Economic Impact Catalyst, to discuss his journey from imm... more
What separates communities that thrive from those that struggle to attract lasting investment?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Gray Swoope, President & CEO of Vision First Advisors, to discuss why leadership—not incen... more
How can entrepreneurship become the driving force behind stronger, more resilient communities?
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise talks with Josh Mejia, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Arlington, about his unconventiona... more
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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.
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.
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.
Great industry podcast. Kudos to the guys for taking this on and providing the insights that we all benefit from.
Very knowledgeable and insightful presenters!
I highly recommend this podcast!
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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Josh Mejia
2. Gray Swoope
3. Seth Martindale
4. Gene Marks
5. Jennifer Wakefield
6. Seema Seth
7. Eli Tan
8. Brian Fleming
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