DT #263: COVID-19 Response with Contributing Expert Mary Ann Moon
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Release Date: 03/23/2020
DT #493 Economic Development in Rural Arizona with Mignonne Hollis
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Dennis is joined by Mignonne Hollis, the executive director of the Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation and founder of Aerospace Arizona Dennis and Mignonne discuss the opportunities and challenges of economic development work in rural America and rural Arizona. Just because you live in a rural area does not mean you can't do cool things. Mignonne discusses her work helping create Aerospace Arizona.
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DT #492 Why We Are Wrong About Today's Generation With Mark C. Perna
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Dennis is joined by generational expert . Dennis and Mark discuss the inherent bias older generations have against younger generations. Mark Perna is the author of Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations
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DT #491 Economic Development in the Navajo Nation with Henry Silentman
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In this episode, Dennis is joined by , the program manager at the in Northwest New Mexico. Dennis and Henry discuss the opportunities and challenges of working in economic development in the
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DT #489 Finding Your Path in Economic Development
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Finding Your Path in Economic Development Dennis is joined by Develop This! contributing correspondents , Senior Program Officer, Economic Vitality with , and , Economic Development and Planning Executive. Together, they discuss finding Your Path in Economic Development. Economic development is a broad career track. How do you find your niche? A career in economic development can take you in so many different directions, and many people do not start out to be an economic development professional. How can you best prepare for the ever-changing landscape of the economic...
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DT #490 A Conversation with Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEcD, PhD
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Dennis is joined by , CEcd, PhD, President and CEO of and board chair. They discuss Eloisa's career path in economic development and her plans and goals for IEDC.
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DT #488 Becoming an Accredited EDO with Chris Masingill and Ashley Llewellyn with the St. Tammany Corp., Mandeville, LA
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What does it take to become an The in Mandeville, LA, recently completed the process. There are over 5,000 economic development organizations, and fewer than 80 have achieved this prestigious designation. In this episode, Dennis is joined by , CEO, and , Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives with the St. Tammany Corp. They discuss the AEDO process from the organizations perspective.
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DT #487 A Conversation with Jonas Peterson, Southwest Michigan First CEO and IEDC Immediate Past Chair
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Dennis is joined by , the CEO of and Immediate Past Chair. Jonas also talks about his economic development career journey and his current role as the CEO of Southwest Michigan First, his time as the chair of IEDC, and the growth and future of IEDC.
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DT #486 Ten Habits That Keep Us From Reaching Our Full Potential
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Dennis is joined by , who discusses ten habits that can keep us from reaching our full potential. Be Proactive Begin With the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win-Win Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw What are the habits that keep us from success and achieving our full potential? 1. Procrastination a. Set goals b. Prioritize tasks c. Start with the most challenging task d. Build in some...
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DT #485 Surviving Tough Budget Times
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In this episode, Dennis offers up some common sense strategies to help deal with tough budget times. Do great work Communicate Measure Build coalitions Measure your organization against your peers Build relationships Be transparent Engage your board
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DT #484 Becoming an AEDO - Accredited Economic Development Organization
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Dennis's organization, , recently became an - Accredited Economic Development Organization through . Dennis is joined by - President & CEO of , and - Consultant and Economic Development Leader - of , and they discuss the process of becoming an Accredited Economic Development Organization. What is AEDO, and why is it important? How many AEDOs are there? Why does good governance and organizational excellence matter? When an organization decides to pursue the AEDO designation, what is the first step? Is there an area of the AEDO process that seems to be particularly...
info_outlineDevelop This! is proud to launch a new series of shows to help working economic developers gain a better understanding of the COVID-19 crisis and its impact nationwide.
In the coming weeks, we will be interviewing the members of our newly formed Develop This! Contributing Experts team. The best group of economic development professionals in the country have been assembled to share:
-What is happening in their areas?
-How are their areas responding?
-Tips to maximize effectiveness during this challenging time
The series begins with Mary Ann Moon, CEcD, FM, HLM Executive Director, Prosper Economic Development Corporation, Prosper Texas.
Mary Ann served as 2018 and 2019 Dean for the University of Oklahoma's Economic Development Institute. She previously served as Assistant Dean, Director of Mentoring and Curriculum Chairman. She is an Instructor, Mentor and teaches the CEcD Exam Prep Course and authored and teaches 'An Introduction to Transportation and Logistics.' Mary Ann has also developed and implements “Employer Engagement” training for Workforce Development providers.
Ms. Moon's prior experience includes successful, private business owner (Dixie Bonded Warehouse of Ouachita, Inc., West Monroe, LA) President of the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce and Regional Economic Development Manager for Entergy Louisiana, VP Economic Development and Marketing, Tice Engineering Inc. and Business Development Advocate, AECOM.
Mary Ann’s Specialties:
- Community Development
- Leadership Training
- Program Development BR& E, Employer Engagement
- Transportation and Economic Development
- Economic Development and Business Ethics
Connect with Mary Ann Moon