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Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Develop This! Podcast
Economic Development
Workforce Development
Site Selection
Community Engagement
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Tariffs
Community Development
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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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

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
Gene Marks
AI and Economic Trends keynote speaker and columnist
Independent journalist/author
Episode: DT #691 Data Centers, AI, and the Future of Economic Growth With Gene Marks
Jennifer Wakefield
Executive leader at Greater Richmond Partnership
Greater Richmond Partnership
Episode: DT #678 Why Authentic Branding Matters in Economic Development
Seema Seth
Senior Vice President and Regional Executive, Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Episode: DT #679 Demystifying the Fed: Economics, Financial Literacy, and Community Impact
Eli Tan
New York Times reporter covering data centers
The New York Times
Episode: DT #680 Inside America's Largest Data Center Project With New York Times Reporter Eli Tan
Brian Fleming
Executive Director of the Sherman County Economic Development Authority (Minnesota)
Sherman County Economic Development Authority
Episode: DT #676 Why Lifelong Learning Matters in Economic Development
Jeanine Jerkovic
Economic Development Director, City of Surprise, Arizona
City of Surprise, Arizona
Episode: DT #675 How Surprise, Arizona Became a Retail and Growth Success 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 65 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

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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 #677 Inside America's Largest Data Center Project With Rob Cleveland
Q: What will the area look like in five to ten years as a result of this project?
Significant improvements in quality of life, ongoing construction jobs and long-term employment, and substantially higher local tax revenues that fund public services.
DT #677 Inside America's Largest Data Center Project With Rob Cleveland
Q: What are the biggest concerns from locals and how are they addressed?
Power bills, water usage, and governance oversight are the top concerns; these are addressed with transparent data, careful planning, and measurable regulatory steps.
DT #677 Inside America's Largest Data Center Project With Rob Cleveland
Q: Why Northeast Louisiana and Richland Parish for this project?
Three main factors: a ready-to-use site controlled locally, a sales tax exemption favorable to data centers, and strong power infrastructure with Entergy that could move decisions quickly.
DT #675 How Surprise, Arizona Became a Retail and Growth Success Story
Q: What inspired Surprises' economic development approach early on?
Jeanine explains that early on there was a lack of identity and clear strategy, so the city started listening to residents, gathering data, and engaging the community to define a shared vision before pursuing big recruitment bets.
DT #680 Inside America's Largest Data Center Project With New York Times Reporter Eli Tan
Q: How do NDAs affect public trust and the public decision-making process around such projects?
NDAs are common to protect competitive information, but their extensive use with public officials and legislators creates concerns about transparency and governance, leading to debates over what should be disclosed in the interest of accountability.

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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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4. Gene Marks
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