The Business Facilities Podcast

A Talk with Scott Hamilton, President/CEO, Golden LEAF Foundation

Presented by ElectriCities of North Carolina, this conversation shares a look into the Golden LEAF Foundation’s impact across the state. Borne through the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette manufacturers, this nonprofit is focused on increasing economic opportunity in rural communities through grantmaking. While its industry focus is broad, the biomanufacturing sector has seen great strides with the help of the Foundation’s work. This is the first episode of a podcast series presented by ElectriCities of North Carolina, with introductions by Carl Rees, CEcD, Manager, Economic and Community Development there.

Minnesota Momentum: Business Finding Success in Star of the North

With a momentous 2024 for investment in Minnesota, including $12 billion from high-growth industries, Catalina Valencia, Director of Business Development with the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development talks about the Star of the North as a hotbed of growth

Supply Chain Gateway: Virginia

From the Port of Virginia to the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion and an eye on air cargo facilities, the Commonwealth of Virginia connects business to markets domestically and globally.

South Carolina Embraces The Future: A Talk With Commerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III

From launch to legacy, companies find opportunity for growth and profitability in the Palmetto State. Hear success stories, and what the future holds for the next generation of business.

South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey talks about BMW's impact on the state

Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, with John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA

Lubbock (Texas) Economic Development Alliance CEO John Osborne discusses the current state of Lubbock’s economy, how downtown revitalization has generated more interest in the area and much more.

 

Talking Texas with Aaron Demerson, TxEDC President & CEO

Taking the helm in Fall 2023, Aaron Demerson, President & CEO of Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) delves into his vision to continue to grow the state's success. With workforce as one driving force, the Lone Star State is firing on all cylinders as a desirable location for new and existing businesses across all industries.

At LiveXchange With Jeff Troan On Data And Site Selection

Workforce remains a top factor in site selection. Companies in aerospace and defense are no exception. Jeff Troan, Managing Director at Vista Site Selection, discusses the data analytics tool his firm employs to work with clients to identify locations that offer the workforce demographics they require. His experience in the aerospace industry includes three decades at Lockheed Martin, and he brings this perspective to discussion. We caught up with Troan at Business Facilities LiveXchange in Columbus, OH to discuss the value of data analytics and site selection for aerospace and defense projects.