DT #496 Carolina Small Business Development Fund with Kevin Dick
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Release Date: 05/22/2024
DT #501 500th Episode Celebration the Future of Economic Development
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It's another 500th special edition show! Dennis is joined by Develop This! contributing correspondents and . Dennis, Joi, and Sean pull out their crystal balls and discuss what the future holds for working economic development professionals.
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DT #500 500th Episode Spectacular! - Jason Returns
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Join and Develop This! cofounder as they reminisce about the podcast's early days and wax poetic about their personal journeys and what the future holds.
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DT #499 Building a World Class Organization with Mike Neal President & CEO, Tulsa Regional Chamber
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In this episode, Dennis is joined by - President and CEO of the Mike presents a master class on how to build and lead a dynamic team of professionals and how to utilize strategic partnerships to build a world-class organization. Mike Neal is in his 18th year as president and chief executive officer of the Tulsa Regional Chamber. In 2018, the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives (OCCE) inducted Mike into their Hall of Fame in recognition of his 30 years of service to the chamber industry. Tulsa People named Mike the 2011 Tulsan of the Year for his limitless energy, can-do optimism...
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DT #498 IEDC 2024 Future Forum Preview with Suzanne Dale Estey
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In this episode, Dennis is joined by , Executive Director of the . Dennis and Suzanne preview the 2024 IEDC Future Forum and talk all things Washington State. will be held in Spokane, Washington, on June 16-18 The 2024 Future Forum will explore 'Transformational Economic Development' and celebrate the , Spokane's community-changing World Fair mega-event. Discover how Spokane's innovative businesses, events, projects, technologies, and workforce talent have revolutionized communities for the better. Unlocking Inclusive Energy Opportunities Community Buy-In, Circular Economy, and Zero Waste...
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DT #497 Developing Your Leadership Style With Mark Perna
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In this episode, Dennis is joined by , who discusses leadership and how to develop your leadership style. Leadership - the action of leading a group of people or an organization Leadership is only evident when it’s poor Leadership is not one-size-fits-all There are many styles of leadership…Example servant leaders A servant leader shares power, puts the needs of the employees and organization first, and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible. Instead of the people working to serve the leader, the leader exists to serve the...
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DT #496 Carolina Small Business Development Fund with Kevin Dick
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In this episode, Dennis is joined by , President and Chief Executive Officer in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. They discuss the importance of small businesses as part of the ecosystem of a community, region, and state. The Carolina Small Business Development Fund is a not-for-profit organization of over 30 dedicated professionals with three focus areas - small business financial capital, small business technical assistance and growth, and policy research/development. Since 2020, the organization has seen a dramatic increase in loan production and has provided loans,...
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DT #495 Becoming a Certified Economic Developer With Denisse Carter
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- Economic Development Administrator Dennis is joined by Denisse Carter - Economic Development Administrator Doña Ana County, a newly minted Certified Economic Developer. Dennis and Denisse discuss the certification process and the benefits of becoming a . T The coursework for the CEcD certification program is divided into 2 categories: Core Competency and Elective Competency You must attend all 4 Core Competency training courses listed below • Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) • Business Retention & Expansion • Economic Development Credit Analysis • Real Estate...
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DT #494 Economic Development, Consulting, and Rock and Roll
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In this episode, Dennis is joined by , Founder/CEO of -Economic Development Initiatives Group. Trish recently underwent a career change. Previously, she was the Director of Economic Development for the Town of . and now is a self-employed consultant and founder of the EDI Group. Trish and Dennis discuss career paths in economic development and finding your road to success. They also dive into Trish's time working in the world of Rock and Roll.
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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
info_outlineIn this episode, Dennis is joined by Kevin Dick, President and Chief Executive Officer Carolina Small Business Development Fund in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. They discuss the importance of small businesses as part of the ecosystem of a community, region, and state.
The Carolina Small Business Development Fund is a not-for-profit organization of over 30 dedicated professionals with three focus areas - small business financial capital, small business technical assistance and growth, and policy research/development.
Since 2020, the organization has seen a dramatic increase in loan production and has provided loans, loan modifications, deferred payments, and grants to over 1,200 businesses throughout the State of NC. We have eclipsed the $102M mark in capital deployment dating back to when we began providing loans in 2010 and growing the number from $71M to $102M in three years. We have an outstanding team that is all in on equitable economic development and helping small businesses grow.
WE ARE TORCH BEARERS - Providing small business loans, training, and research to support entrepreneurs.
Our Story
Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit guided by the belief that when small businesses succeed, everyone benefits. When we first opened our doors in 1990 as the North Carolina Minority Support Center, we were providing technical assistance to financial institutions and entrepreneurs, and in our first 20 years of service to our state, we administered millions of dollars in grants to help address the needs of unserved and underserved people and communities.
When the financial crisis of 2008 threatened Main Street firms across our state and nation, our leadership knew that we were in the position to not only double down on our work serving underserved communities, but to expand our services as well. We ushered in a new era for our work in 2011, when we made our first loan to a North Carolina small business, and eventually became a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in 2013. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic's economic aftershocks, we doubled down once again and expanded our services to ensure that our state's small businesses could succeed, and the communities they serve would benefit.
Since opening in 1990, we have met entrepreneurs at the crossroads of hardship and opportunity—and we will continue to light the way forward for whatever comes next