In this episode Dennis discusses the conundrum many economic development professionals find themselves in trying to deal with stakeholders on both sides of a controversial project. Some of these types of projects can incldue. <ul> <li>The use of eminenet domain</li> <li>Utility franchise fees</li> <li>Utility rate cases for rate increases</li> <li>Tax Increment Financing (TIF)</li> </ul> Dennis offers some tips to help navigate these tricky waters. <ul> <li>Enage your board of directors</li> <li>Host a neutral forum</li> <li>Communicate, communicate, communicate </li> </ul>

DT #464 Joseph Stefko, ROC2025 President and CEO, joins Develop This!

Explore topics related to transformational community leadership including economic development, non-profit engagement, organizational management, and policy development.  It's a candid conversation with veterans of the economic development profession along with inspiring interviews of today's thought leaders.