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Explore topics related to transformational community leadership including economic development, non-profit engagement, organizational management, and policy development.
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DT #681 How Introverts Can Master Networking and Public Speaking (opens the original)
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Do you have to be an extrovert to be a great networker or public speaker? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Mark Perna to explore how introverts—and anyone who feels uncomfortable in networking situations—can build authentic connections, gain confidence, and thrive in professional settings. Mark explains why successful networking isn't about collecting business cards or dominating conversations. Instead, it's about showing genuine curiosity, asking thoughtful questio
DT #682 Inside Site Selection: What Communities Must Do to Win Projects (opens the original)
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What really happens before a company announces a major investment—and how do communities make the shortlist? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Seth Martindale , Vice Chairman at CBRE , to explore the behind-the-scenes world of site selection and what it takes for communities to compete for major economic development projects. Seth explains the extensive analysis that happens long before a project becomes public, from evaluating infrastructure and workforce availabili
DT #691 Data Centers, AI, and the Future of Economic Growth With Gene Marks (opens the original)
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Are data centers the next essential piece of America's economic infrastructure? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Gene Marks to explore the growing debate around data centers, AI, and the infrastructure needed to support the digital economy. Gene compares today's data center expansion to the development of America's railroads, arguing that major technological advances often face resistance before becoming essential parts of everyday life. The conversation also examin
DT #679 Demystifying the Fed: Economics, Financial Literacy, and Community Impact (opens the original)
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What does the Federal Reserve actually do—and why should local communities care? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Seema Sheth , Senior Vice President of the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, to demystify the Federal Reserve and explore its role in shaping the U.S. economy. Seema explains how the Federal Reserve System operates, the unique role regional Reserve Banks play in monetary policy, and why local economic insights are essential to nati
DT #680 Inside America's Largest Data Center Project With New York Times Reporter Eli Tan (opens the original)
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What happens when a massive data center project moves forward at unprecedented speed? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Eli Tan , New York Times reporter, to explore the scale, speed, and controversy surrounding Meta's massive data center project in Louisiana. Eli discusses how quickly the project moved from site selection to construction, why Louisiana was chosen, and the role of secrecy and NDAs in the development process. The conversation also examines community r
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