Music and chat show presented by a local radio veteran & former sex worker from Yorkshire, Doug Egg.
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'In the Coop' is an educational podcast brought to you by the Poultry Industry Council. The show explores relevant and interesting topics pertaining to poultry production in Ontario. Tune in byweekly as we explore the ins and outs of the Ontario poultry with various industry experts.
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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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Bubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really Work
Magnificent Noise x Richard Kramer x Will Page
Bubble Trouble features conversations between economist and author Will Page and independent analyst Richard Kramer that lay out some inconvenient truths about how financial markets really work. Like the “boy who cried wolf,” financial markets have a peculiar tendency to repeat past mistakes and get themselves into “bubble trouble.” They party hard, drink too much of the Kool Aid, and wake up with a pounding hangover...only to do the same thing the next day. With tech dominating daily headli ...
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My name is Doug Perry. I'm a Realtor with Property Consultants. I believe that home is more than the 4 walls you live within. It also includes neighborhood shops, restaurants, events, and organizations. I'll take you behind the scenes to meet the people and places that make the Logan Square and West Town areas home. If you'd like to keep your finger on the pulse of real estate in the Logan Square and West Town areas and hear more podcasts like this one, sign up for Market Snapshot. Just clic ...
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DT #561 Economic Development Leadership Insights from Jim Fram
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21:34Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise interviews Jim Fram, a seasoned economic development professional with over 30 years of experience. They discuss Jim's leadership style, the importance of listening, adapting to different community needs, and the significance of accreditation in economic development organizatio…
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DT # 562 Exploring Odessa, Texas: A Hub of Economic Development - Tom Manskey
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20:11Summary In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Tom Manskey, the Director of Economic Development for the Odessa Development Corporation. They discuss the unique economic landscape of Odessa, Texas, especially its reliance on the oil and gas industry, the importance of diversifying the economy, and the emerging focus on green ene…
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Episode 24: Artificial Intelligence in your Poultry Barn
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1:20:25🐔💻 Poultry farming meets artificial intelligence! 🎧 Listen now and see what’s possible. In this episode, I sat down with David Speller from @OptiFarm to talk about how artificial intelligence is already changing barns around the world — and what it could mean for your farm. We discuss how to get started, and what it can actually do for you. After t…
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DT #560 Building a Rally Point in Your Community - Mark Perna
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37:37Summary In this Develop This! episode, Dennis and Mark Perna discuss the crucial importance of uniting communities around shared goals and achieving genuine consensus. They explore the challenges of building consensus in a polarized world, the significance of understanding younger generations, and the necessity of delivering education with purpose.…
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DT #559 Achieving AEDO Accreditation: A Journey of Excellence - Bill Cronin
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19:01Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council. They discuss the Council’s recent achievement of becoming an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). Bill shares insights into the motivations for pursuing AEDO accreditation, the r…
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DT #558 Unlocking Economic Development: The OUEDI Experience - Courtney Dunbar
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15:59Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Courtney Dunbar, the Dean of the OU Economic Development Institute (OUEDI). They discuss the importance of OUEDI in promoting knowledge in economic development, the program's structure and curriculum, and the unique experiences it offers. Courtney highlights the significa…
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DT #557 Building Bridges: The St. Louis BRE Initiative
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27:26Summary In this episode of the Develop This podcast, Dennis interviews Jason Archer, the Vice President of Business Development for the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. They discuss the importance of business retention and expansion (BRE) programs, particularly the innovative regional BRE committee established during the pandemic. Jason …
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DT #556 The “Why” Behind Downtown Revitalization Strategies: Building Community from the Ground Up
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29:04In this episode, Joi Cuartero Austin sits down with Erik Reader, director of Illinois Main Street, to explore how communities are shaping effective downtown economic development strategies—and more importantly, why these strategies work in their specific context. From humble beginnings rooted in community engagement to long-term sustainability plan…
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DT #555 Understanding Agriculture and Egg Prices in America - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig
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37:24Summary In this episode of Develop This, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses his journey to his current role, the importance of Iowa's agricultural production, and the challenges faced by farmers today. He emphasizes the balance between increasing agricultural output and sustainable land stewardship, the impact of tariffs on agricultu…
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DT #554 Navigating the Complexities of Tariffs on the North American Auto Industry - Flavio Volpe
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31:43Summary In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) in Canada. They discuss the historical ties between the Canadian and US automotive industries, the integration of the North American auto supply chain, the current state of tariffs and their impact on t…
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DT #553 Explosive Growth in Pasco County, Florida: Opportunities and Challenges
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21:04Summary In this episode, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council, about the explosive growth in Pasco County, Florida. They discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with rapid development, the evolution of the local economy, and the importance of balancing growth with communit…
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DT #551 Unlocking the Power of Questions - Mark Perna
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28:14Summary In this conversation, Dennis and Mark Perna explore the significance of asking better questions in various contexts, particularly in leadership and personal interactions. They discuss how effective questioning can lead to deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and improved communication. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of emot…
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DT #552 The National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA)
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24:06Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise speaks with Lisa Hurley, the president of the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA). They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by rural economic developers, the importance of community relationships, and the benefits of NREDA membership. Lisa s…
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Episode 23: Managing Manure, Maximizing Potential
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23:46In this episode we will explore poultry manure insights with Christine Brown. She is the Sustainability Specialist – Field Crops, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). We will discuss what makes poultry manure unique, and the strategies that will sult in the best use as well as profitability of your nutrients. You may want…
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DT #550 Preview of the 2025 IEDC Rural Retreat in Great Falls, Montana
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25:10Summary In this episode of the Develop This! Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Jolene Schalper and Christian Leinhauser from the Great Falls Montana Development Authority about the upcoming 2025 IEDC Rural Retreat. They discuss the unique features of the retreat, which focuses on rural economic development and offers immersive experiences. Attendee…
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DT #549 Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on the Can Manufacturing Industry
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28:37Summary This Develop This! episode delves into the complexities of tariffs and their impact on the can manufacturing industry in the United States. Dennis Fraise hosts Rick Huether, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Independent Can Company, and Robert Budway, President of the Can Manufacturers Institute, to discuss the historical context of tari…
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DT #548 The Impact of increased U.S. Tariffs on International Trade and the U.S. economy - David Gantz
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30:32Summary In this episode of Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews David Gantz, a trade law expert, to discuss the current state of tariffs and international trade. They explore the chaotic nature of recent tariff threats and implementations, the historical context of trade agreements like NAFTA and USMCA, and the implications of new tariffs…
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DT #547 Leadership Lessons from a Lifetime in Economic Development - Michael Langley
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40:53Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise interviews Michael Langley, a distinguished figure in economic development and recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the IEDC. The conversation explores Michael's journey from military service as a naval aviator to a successful career in corporate America and, u…
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DT #546 Recap and Review of the 2025 IEDC Leadership Summit
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25:03Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise is joined by contributing correspondents Joy Austin, Angee Shaker, and Sean Maguire to discuss their experiences at the recent IEDC Leadership Summit held in Washington, DC. They reflect on the conference's location, programming, and the importance of networking and collaborati…
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DT #545 Empowering Rural America: The Golden Shovel Approach
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35:14Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bethany Quinn, president of Golden Shovel Agency, about the importance of economic development in rural America. They discuss the agency's mission, the launch of the Rural America campaign, and key findings from a recent white paper on marketing strategies for rural comm…
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In this epsidoe we will discuss the methods of deadstock management. Key themes will include the importancce of proper deadstock management, common deadstock disposal methods, and biosecurity best practices. Guest speakers include Al Dam, and Dan Ward from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. Al is the Provincial Poultry Spec…
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DT #544 The Tariff Debate: Understanding Its Impact - Ryan Monarch Assistant Professor, Economics Department Syracuse University
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43:37In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Ryan Monarch Assistant Professor, Economics Department Syracuse University, an expert in international trade and economics, to discuss the complexities of tariffs and their implications on the economy. The conversation covers the definition of tariffs, their historical context, t…
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DT #543 Leadership Simplified: Enhancing Economic Development Organizations - Doug Van Dyke
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32:07In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified, about the intricacies of economic development organizations (EDCs). They discuss the role of EDCs, the pros and cons of regionalization, the challenges of collaboration, and the relationship between EDCs and chambers of commerce. Doug shares insi…
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DT #542 Building Your Dreams: A Lifelong Journey - Mark Perna
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20:56In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise and Mark Perna discuss the importance of building one's dreams at any stage of life. They explore the distinction between interest and passion, emphasizing that while interest can be easily found, passion is cultivated over time through resilience and commitment. The conversation also highlights the si…
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DT #541 Dealing with the closure of a major employer – Bill Murphy
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30:08In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bill Murphy, the president and CEO of the Ardmore Development Authority, about the significant impact of Michelin's closure of its tire manufacturing facility in Ardmore, Oklahoma. They discuss the initial shock of the announcement, the community's reaction, and the steps taken to manage th…
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DT #540 These Free Programs are Changing How Cities Learn | Apply Now!
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18:25In this episode of the Develop This podcast, Dennis Fraise and Betsey Suchanic explore strategies for ensuring that economic development reaches every corner of a community. They discuss the various programs offered by the New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN), including the LEAP program, which is an all-expense paid professional development experie…
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After 138 episodes and almost four years to the day since we recorded our first one, Will and Richard have decided to take a short break. We do plan to continue Bubble Trouble, and we are not short of bubbles that are causing trouble, but we want to take time to recharge and reflect on how we can make the show better than ever. We hope you’ll look …
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DT #539 Innovating Economic Development in Small Cities - Betsey Suchanic from the New Growth Innovation Network
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26:37In this Develop This episode, Dennis Fraise speaks with Betsey Suchanic from New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN) about how Small and Midsized Cities (SMCs) are key players in driving economic growth. They discuss how these cities are uniquely positioned to innovate and implement effective economic strategies, the significance of cross-sector partn…
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DT #538 Mastering Site Preparation for Economic Development - Courtney Dunbar
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31:00In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Courtney Dunbar, who leads Burns and McDonnell's site selection consulting practice. They discuss the essential characteristics of a good industrial site, the challenges communities face in site preparation, and the importance of understanding target industries. Courtney emphasiz…
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DT # 537 The Case For Liberal Arts In Economic Development - Dennis Pruitt
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30:32Dennis Pruitt Vice President Business Development for the Missouri Partnership joins Dennis and makes the case for liberal arts in economic development. Dennis stresses the importance of reading, history, and culture. In a day and age dominated by STEM don't miss this discussion on the value and power of a liberal arts degree.…
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Episode 21: Cultivating Wellness A Conversation with the Canadian Mental Health Association on Agriculture Wellness Ontario
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16:47Tom Lewis and Charlotte Wall interview Michelle deNijs, from the Canadian Mental Health Association The agricultural community plays a vital role in ensuring Ontario has a healthy economy and local food security – supporting the well-being of all Ontarians. Their programs are tailored specifically for the Ontario agricultural community to provide f…
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An X-Rated Account of Twitter with Kurt Wagner
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47:29Who doesn’t like to talk about Twitter and Tweets? Word of mouth (or tweet) is the secret sauce of its success. But has it ever been successful? And if it hasn’t, how do you gauge the impact of Elon Musk’s shock therapy over the past two years? Journalist Kurt Wagner joins to share his deep dive profile of the tortured history of Twitter. [Repeat f…
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DT #536 Leadership and Giving Back to the Economic Development Profession - Barry Matherly
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29:17Barry Matherly joins Dennis, and they discuss the skills needed to be a great leader and how to become involved and give back to the economic development profession. Barry has worn a lot of hats in his economic development career. His current role is as the President and CEO of Hickey Global. Prior to joining Hickey Global, Barry was the President …
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This week let’s settle back to our sofas, grab our remote controls and work out what to watch with Doug Shapiro, among the most prominent voices in the world of television and its tech disrupters. His clear and concise work, all available to watch and read on his website is the go to for thousands. For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts …
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DT #534 Behind the scenes of state level economic Development - Debi Durham, the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA).
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42:39Debi Durham, the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) joins Dennis to discuss the role of a state economic development director. Fifteen years ago, what was the state of economic development? Fast forward 15 years, and how has economic development changed? Through two main divisions – busin…
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DT #535 The State of Workforce in 2025 - Mark Perna
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23:10Mark Perna joined Dennis, and they discussed the state of workforce in 2025. What prompted you to write Answering Why? How would you compare the state of our workforce in 2018 versus today? We are at the start of 2025. Where do we stand today with job openings and the skills gap? How can economic development professionals and organizations be more …
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In this episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page return with guest Dror Poleg, an expert in real estate and economic history. They discuss the volatility expected in 2025, reflections on the work-from-home trend, and the dynamic interplay between geopolitics and everyday life. With insights into real estate bubbles, economic pr…
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DT #533 Finding Your Path in Economic Development - Danielle Casey
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55:01Danielle Casey, President & CEO of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, joins Dennis and discusses finding your path in economic development. How do you find the right fit? How do you know when to move to the next position? Is working your way up in one organization preferable, or is there value in working for multiple organizations? Is ther…
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All Your Eggs in One Big Tech Basket [Repeat]
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42:19This week we get into portfolio theory, or lack of, as for many the rush to big tech and wilful ignorance of everything else Wall Street has to offer seems to be the rule as opposed to the exception. Why is that, and is it sustainable? [Repeat from February, 2024] For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at htt…
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DT #532 The Year Ahead in Economic Development With Bryan Daniels IEDC Board Chair
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40:10Bryan Daniels, the President and CEO of the Blount Partnership – Incoming IEDC Board chair, joins Dennis, and they discuss what is ahead for the economic development profession and IEDC in 2025. Bryan Daniels was born and raised in Greeneville, Tennessee, which is adjacent to Cherokee National Forest. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communic…
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Episode 20: Farm Management Canada, Farm Transition Appreciation Day!
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1:00:07In this episode of In the Coop, we will talk about the business that keeps the operation moving! Farm Management Canada's Executive Director; Heather Watson, will share her experience and expertise. How Farm Management Canada has grown to support Canadian agriculture navigating challenges with resources and programs. The conversation will focus on …
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DT #531 IEDC 2025 Conference Previews with Nathan Ohle
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18:50IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle joins Dennis, and they discuss the 2025 IEDC conferences and the changes happening to the IEDCC conferences in 2025. o 2025 Leadership Summit Washington, D.C. February 23 – 25 o 2025 Rural Summit Great Falls Montana June 23 – 25 o 2025 Annual Conference Detroit, MI September 14 – 17…
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DT #530 IEDC Update and the Year Ahead with Nathan Ohle
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36:17IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle joins Dennis, and they reflect on Nathan's first three years leading IEDC and what the future holds for the economic development profession and IEDC.
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We have had over 30 episodes of Bubble Trouble this year, and had some real highlights along with a mad world we are living in. And now after a predictions show with Benedict Evans last week, we move on to our own look back to highlight the must-listen shows of 2024 and turn to the top troubles with bubbles to watch out for in 2025. Will’s favorite…
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Back by popular demand, returning guest Benedict Evans to help us work out where we’ll be a year from now. This is our first predictions show, and Benedict has been brave enough to lead from the front with his latest presentation AI Eats the World. Will it? And if it does, what sort of indigestion will it bring? We double down on what the next twel…
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DT #529 Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable - Mark Perna
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13:29Mark C. Perna joins Dennis, and they discuss Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable. Discover why being uncomfortable can actually be positive, and why focusing on a personal competitive advantage now prepares us for when our personal “want-to” arrives. The Competitive Advantage Track Is Available Free on Mark's Website Learners will discover: …
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When markets get fooled, stocks get …well, WHACKED, to quote a famous Kramerism. Our audience deserves to know more about volatility - for all the PhDs, MBAs and CFAs working on Wall Street, for all the compliance rules and regulations, why is it that a stock can go from hero to zero so quickly? Why is stability in itself destabilizing? [Repeat fro…
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DT #527 IEDC Membership Changes Everything You Need To Know - Maria Berg - Stark
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22:54Dennis is joined by Maria Berg-Stark, the Senior Director of Membership at IEDC, and they discuss the changes to IEDC's membership structure. IEDC recently rolled out a new membership plan, reducing our membership offerings from 27 categories to 10. Individual Member Types Member Type Price* (USD) Definition Student $35 Must be enrolled in at least…
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DT #528 Dennis Retires - What's Next For Develop This!?
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7:52Dennis gets personal about his decision to retire from his economic development position and discusses what is next for Develop This!
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This episode covers all things ventilation for a poultry barn. Our guest speakers is Bob Swayze. He is a poultry sales representative at Wallenstein Feed and Supply with a dynamic history in the industry. Bob is passionate about continuous learning, and has spent considerable time focused on ventilation. Bob shares what he has learned from the type…
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