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Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 13
S2. Ep 013: Research Uncensored. Ft. Emily J Smith This week we are joined by Emily J Smith, Global Business Attraction Manager for American Electric Power. We chat with Emily to understand the key differences working in economic development for a state vs. a utility. We explore the benefits and obstacles of pitching over 10…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 12
S2. Ep 12: Research Uncensored. Ft. Mark Adams This week we are joined by Mark Adams, Senior Business Development Representative with Oakland County, Michigan. Mark assists firms with site location, incentives and financing. We connected with Mark to learn more about the strategies that the state of Michigan and Oakland County utilize in order to…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 11
S2. Ep 11: Research Uncensored. Ft. Scott Bryan This week we are joined by Scott Bryan, Founder and Managing Director of Attract Investment Consulting (AIC). Scott shares with us his behind the scenes stories as a consultant and entrepreneur in the economic development industry. We then dive into his expert opinion on how regions can…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 10
S2. Ep 10: Research Uncensored. Ft. Jennifer Wakefield This week we are joined by Jennifer Wakefield, CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership of Richmond, Virginia. We delve into Jennifer's extensive background in marketing and discuss the key role marketing plays in economic development beyond business recruitment and how to implement DEI principles into your content.…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 9
S2. Ep 09: Research Uncensored. Ft. Paige Webster This week we are pleased to be joined by Paige Webster, a prominent site selector and Founder of Webster Global Site Selectors. We chat with Paige to get his insight and expertise on a multitude of timely topics, such as the future of workforce attraction, the ingenuity…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 8
S2. Ep 08: Research Uncensored. Ft. Courtney Margetson This week we are joined by Courtney Margetson, Founder and Executive Publisher of FDI Alliance International, a print and media publication that showcases the most attractive business destinations in North America and Canada to Site Selectors and CEOs from Europe and the UK. Courtney discusses the magazine's…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 7.5
Bonus Episode - Ft. Juan Pablo Alcantar, VP, Emerging Economies, ResearchFDI We're using this bonus episode to share some exciting news, we have signed Juan Pablo Alcantar as our new Vice President, Emerging Economies! Juan Pablo is a renowned economic developer, a top 40 under 40 award recipient, an IEDC Board of Directors and so…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 7
S2. Ep 07: Research Uncensored. Ft. Lee Crume & Kimberly Rossetti This week we are pleased to be joined by Lee Crume, President & CEO and Kimberly Rossetti, Vice President of Economic Development at Northern Kentucky Tri-ED. Lee and Kimberly discuss what drew them to work in economic development and detail Northern Kentucky's biggest assets…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6
S2. Ep 06: Research Uncensored. Ft. Karla Moran This week we are joined by Karla Moran, Senior Project Manager with the Salt River Project of Phoenix, Arizona. We delve into Karla's recent recognition as a top 50 North American Economic Developer, her advice to students and young professionals trying to break into the industry as well…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 5
S2. Ep.05: Research Uncensored. Ft. Jeff Finkle This week we have the honor of being joined by Jeff Finkle, President of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Jeff is a veteran in the economic development field and we capitalize on his vast experience by discussing a myriad of topical themes such as diversity and inclusion…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 4
S2. Ep.04: Research Uncensored. Ft. Shawn Flynn This week we are lucky enough to be joined by Shawn Flynn, Host of Silicon Valley by The Investor’s Podcast Network. Shawn has led an impressive career in Silicon Valley working for start-ups, incubators and knows what it takes to make it in the region. Shawn's deep network…
Research Uncensored Podcast – Season 2, Episode 3
S2. Ep.03: Research Uncensored. Ft. Chuck Sexton & Ivy Stanley This week we are joined by One East Kentucky's superstar team, Chuck Sexton, CEO and Ivy Stanley, Project Manager. We discuss their creative backgrounds that have helped propel their success in economic development, the work it takes to promote a rural region and highlight a…
