Develop This: Economic and Community Development

DT #23: What are Opportunity Zones?

DT #22: Investing in Your Own Knowledge Base with Mary Ann Moon

DT #21: Lessons Learned from Fundraising Campaigns

DT #20: Recruiting Top Talent - Interview with Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership

DT #19: Over-Educated and Under-Employed with Kevin Fleming, Part 2

DT #18: Time for a Revolution in Education with Kevin Fleming - Part 1

DT #17: Best Advice Ever Received in the Economic Development Business

DT #16: Negotiating the Employment Agreement as a Non-Profit CEO

DT #15: Bringing a Community Together Through a Guinness World Record Attempt

Learn more about Jason's journey in the economic development business from a one person shop to the CEO of a non-profit with six operating divisions. Although his career original career path didn't work out, his experience in the community development space has been incredibly rewarding and personally fulfilling. Get to know Jason on a more personal level in this episode.

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DT #12: Mastering the 58 Minute Meeting

Tax Increment Financing can be one of the most valuable local economic development tools, yet it it can seem overly complicated and is often misunderstood by the public. In this episode, Jason walks through the basic mechanics of TIF by converting a 10 acre farm field into an industrial development deal.  This high level overview covers the basics of TIF and its application with a variety of tax revenue streams include property, sales, and income taxes.

Learn more about Dennis Fraise's journey in the economic development profession.  Dennis started his career as a sole proprietor in the photography business, and through a series of life changing events, is now the COO of a county economic development organization.  Hear about his quest to become an award-winning leader in workforce programming. Get to know Dennis on a more personal level in this inspiring episode.

What does it take to have a successful career in economic development? Although this business isn't rocket science, there are some personal qualities and traits that can be honed to improve your odds of becoming an economic development hero.  From public speaking and calendar planning to leading meetings and emotional intelligence, this episode offers some practical tips and tricks to up your game.