Develop This: Economic and Community Development

In this episode of Develop This! host Joi Cuartero Austin interviews Kyle Moore, Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) President & CEO, former Quincy, IL Mayor & IL State Representative, who shares hard-earned insights on how local leaders can advocate effectively with elected officials to get economic de

What truly makes an effective board chair in economic development? In this episode of Develop This!, the #1 economic development podcast, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Bob Huffman, President of Huffman Welding & Machine, Inc., and Huffman's Farm & Home, to explore the role of the board chair—and why influence matte

In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise welcomes nationally recognized speaker and thought leader Mark Perna for a powerful conversation on career growth, motivation, and personal development. From the earliest stages of a career to seasoned leadership, Mark and Dennis explore what truly drives long-term s

In this episode of Develop This! — Host Dennis Fraise sits down with Tracey Hyatt Bosman, Managing Director at Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company and a leading expert in location economics and site selection, for a timely conversation about how tariffs, policy volatility, and global uncertainty are reshaping corporate inve

Show Notes In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Jason El Koubi, President and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), to explore how Virginia has earned — and maintained — its reputation as one of the best states for business. Jason shares how Virginia's nonpartisan a

Episode Overview In this inspiring episode of the Develop This! Podcast, host Dennis Fraise reconnects with newly certified economic developer Marsellas Williams for a candid and energetic conversation about what it truly takes to grow in the economic development profession. Marsellas reflects on his personal journey—f