DT# 521 Redefining West Virginia’s Region 1's Economy; Life After Coal – With Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow Shaun Donovan
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Release Date: 10/30/2024
Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable - Mark Perna
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
joins Dennis, and they discuss . 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 Is Available Free on Learners will discover: • Why being uncomfortable can actually be a positive thing • How to focus, plan, and take action when life gets uncomfortable • Why we should “say yes, and then figure out how” • How our personal “want-to” spurs us to do things we may be nervous about doing • Why focusing on a personal competitive advantage now...
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DT #527 IEDC Membership Changes Everything You Need To Know - Maria Berg - Stark
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Dennis is joined by , the , and they discuss the changes to . 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 12 course hours per semester and provide a transcript from university or learning institution Member in Transition/Retired $125 Professional who is retired or currently not employed Emerging Leader $195 Professional in the economic development field 5 years or less; IEDC reserves the right...
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DT #528 Dennis Retires - What's Next For Develop This!?
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Dennis gets personal about his decision to retire from his economic development position and discusses what is next for Develop This!
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DT #526 Lessons Learned in 40 Years Of Economic Development and Using EDC Forge CRM Platform - Clark Smith
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has almost 40 years of experience in economic development. Clark began his economic development career as executive director of the Hampton Area Chamber and Development Corporation. He then joined the Iowa Department of Economic Development, where he worked as a community consultant and manager of existing industry. Most recently, Clark was the economic development director for Aquila, Inc. – Iowa. He has worked with hundreds of companies providing site selection/expansion assistance. Clark has been President of the Professional Developers of Iowa and the Community Development Society of...
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DT #525 AI For Economic Developers With Aaron Brossoit CEO – Golden Shovel Agency
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Dennis is joined by , CEO of the , to talk about AI for economic developers. Aaron and Golden Shovel Agency are at the leading edge of implementing AI. Aaron helps AI neophyte Dennis better understand AI and how economic development professionals can use it. Be sure to check out Aaron's avatar below, which speaks multiple languages. AI tools and resources:
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DT #523 IEDC Rural Entrepreneurship 101 Online Class - Mo Collins
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Dennis is joined by , Director of Entrepreneurship - , and they discuss the upcoming is the other instructor of the Rural Entrepreneurship class. Rural Entrepreneurship 101 - online November 20, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm EST The rise of bandwidth, remote work, and local, place-based assets go hand in hand with emerging rural entrepreneurship and ecosystem building. Join this 101 Class to explore innovative strategies to overcome rural entrepreneurship's unique challenges and learn best practices to transform your rural community into a hub of growth and sustainability.
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DT #524 Leading Ladies of Economic Development Podcast - Kaycee Bunch
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Dennis is joined by , an economic developer and podcast host. Dennis and Kaycee discuss the unique challenges faced by female economic development professionals. is a great podcast for all economic development professionals. Give it a listen; you won't be disappointed! The Leading Ladies of Economic Development podcast is a safe place for female economic development professionals to share stories, insights, and challenges of the economic development industry. We hear from women leaders across the country about their careers in ED and how you can apply their experiences to your own economic...
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DT #522 Moving From Burnout to Renewal Dennis Pruitt, Missouri Partnership
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Moving from burnout to renewal - Dennis Pruitt, Missouri Partnership In this episode, Dennis and Dennis discuss the reality of burnout and practical next steps to help deal with the effects of burnout. Outline I. Definitions II. Causes III. Significance ...
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DT #520 Why We All Need a Personal Competitive Advantage - Mark Perna
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Dennis and discuss the importance of and the three critical elements of a personal competitive advantage. Robust academic knowledge Technical competencies Professional skills Even though the is designed to talk to Gen Zers about their careers, there are lessons for all of us to learn and ponder. Competitive Advantage Track is a free, easy-to-use tool that will drive the dialogue to help young people think constructively about their future, develop crucial career and life skills, and ultimately thrive in a fast-changing world. In each module (or “Slice”), generational expert and ...
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DT# 521 Redefining West Virginia’s Region 1's Economy; Life After Coal – With Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow Shaun Donovan
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Dennis is joined by , an Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow working in West Virginia. They discuss the what it is like to be an ERC Fellow and Shaun's work in West Virginia. ERC Project Project Title: Redefining West Virginia’s Region 1's Economy; Life After Coal Host Community or Region: West Virginia Host Organization: , in collaboration with the Town of A New Partnership for Economic Transformation - 65 Fellows, 65 Catalytic Projects, 42 States, 2 Territories The Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) program launched in 2023 through a $30 million cooperative agreement with the U.S....
info_outlineDennis is joined by Shawn Donovan, an Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow working in West Virginia. They discuss the Economic Recovery Corp, what it is like to be an ERC Fellow and Shaun's work in West Virginia. New River Gorge National Park
ERC Project
Project Title: Redefining West Virginia’s Region 1's Economy; Life After Coal
Host Community or Region: West Virginia
Host Organization: Region I Planning & Development Council, in collaboration with the Town of Fayetteville, WV
A New Partnership for Economic Transformation - 65 Fellows, 65 Catalytic Projects, 42 States, 2 Territories
The Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) program launched in 2023 through a $30 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). Funded through the CARES Act, ERC aims to address long-standing economic disparities in America that surfaced during the COVID-19 pandemic, build capacity in -hard-hit communities, and cultivate the next generation of economic development leaders.
The ERC program is led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in
partnership with six leading national organizations from across the economic development
landscape. Over a 30-month Fellowship, 65 Fellows are working alongside Host Organizations in under-resourced communities, building a nationwide corps of diverse, cross-sector talent with the skills and expertise to activate regional strategies and promote innovation. The Fellowship promotes connectivity and knowledge-sharing among urban, rural, and tribal areas to elevate new
practices and transform the field of economic development.