DT #316: How Equity and Inclusion Boost Economic Recovery - Part 2
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Release Date: 10/14/2020
DT #493 Economic Development in Rural Arizona with Mignonne Hollis
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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_outlineTracye McDaniel and Jennifer Todd-Goynes with TIP Strategies join Dennis for continued discussion on equity and inclusion in this economic environment. See below for expanded show notes.
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Why are traditional economic development models inadequate?
TRADITIONAL MODEL – Focus on the community’s overall economic recovery to benefit all residents
FUTURE-FOCUSED PRACTICE – Target recovery efforts to uniquely serve and benefit under-resourced populations
- TRADITIONAL MODEL – General relief and recovery tools are open to all residents and businesses
FUTURE-FOCUSED PRACTICE – Actions and policies are designed with under-resourced populations at the center
- TRADIONAL MODEL – Equity and inclusion is for community and workforce development partners
FUTURE-FOCUSED PRACTICE – Equity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and has economic benefits
How can economic development organizations and community leaders apply a focus on equity and inclusion?
Two relevant case studies –
Operationalize Equity and Inclusion
BEST PRACTICE: Resilient Tulsa Action Plan
WHAT IS IT: An action plan that integrates equity and inclusion across core economic, workforce, and community development functions
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT:
- Provides specific goals and actions for the City of Tulsa and its partners to implement
- Outlines roles and responsibilities across city departments and organizations (doesn’t treat equity and inclusion as a separate function)
Expand Broadband Access
BEST PRACTICE: San Antonio Digital Inclusion Plan
WHAT IS IT: Cross-sector coalition of 30+ organizations working to close the digital divide for low-income residents
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT:
- Broadband access is increasingly central to economic success and participation in the workforce
- COVID-19 has highlighted the consequences of the digital divide for education and employment outcomes
- The Digital Inclusion Alliance is working to incorporate digital inclusion strategies in the City’s ED Plan