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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Dennis is joined by IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle , and they discuss the growth and changes at IEDC over the past year. They also discuss the future of IEDC and the economic development profession. New IEDC Strategic Plan Economic Recovery Corps Fellowship $1 million research initiative Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
In this episode, contributing correspondent Joi Cuartero Austin is joined by Jackie Swihart , Program Officer with Main Street America . Joi and Jackie discuss Leadership and board burnout Economic development is challenging, with a lot of responsibility in building community prosperity, which is why you need a strong vision, good planning, and even better leadership at the helm of economic development and other partner organizations. Furthermore, if we weren’t already having trouble keeping goo...
Do you ever wonder how extremely busy people get so much done? Dennis is joined by Mark Perna and they discuss tips and strategies to be more effective at work. They also discuss the difference between activity and productivity. Email strategies How to empower others Effective onboarding Spending your time effectively Silence internal negative talk
Dennis is joined by Mid America Economic Development Council's immediate past president, Horton Hobbs , to discuss the recent MAEDC Competitiveness Conference in Indianapolis. Dennis and Horton talk about highlights from the conference, Mid-Amercia EDC, and upcoming 2024 conferences.
In this episode, contributing corespondent Sean M. Maguire talks affordable housing and economic development with S tephane Frijja , President and CEO of Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership.
Dennis is joined by Keith A. Gillenwater , CEcD, MEDP, MPA, President & CEO of Grow Wabash County, and Jeff Pipkin , Economic Development Manager at Hoosier Energy, to discuss the Mid America EDC Competitiveness Conference . Dennis, Keith, and Jeff discuss what makes the Competitivness Conference special. The conference is designed and planned by working economic development professionals. There's something for everyone from big idea projects to nuts and bolts advice, tours, and their world ...
In this episode Dennis talks about finding a career-changing mentor late in life. Phil, Dennis' mentor recently passed away and Dennis reflects and discusses the difference having the right mentor can make in your life. To honor his mentor Dennis wants to give back by paying it forward to a Develop This listener.