ED Secrets Podcast

This month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets features David Camerlengo, Trade and Investment Commissioner for North America for Queensland, Australia. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, David oversees the trade and investment portfolio across North America inclusive of the United States of … Read More

This month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets features Tony Giovaniello, President of the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County (Shasta EDC). In his 40+ year career, he has founded startups as well as held senior positions in multinational corporations. He … Read More

This month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets features Carlton Schwab, President/CEO of the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). As the leader of a state advocacy group, Carlton shares a unique perspective on economic development at the state and local level … Read More

This month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets highlights Mark Lautman, Principal of Lautman Economic Architecture. During his 35 year career as a professional economic developer, Mark Lautman designed and managed four job creation programs: Grants, Rio Rancho, Santa Teresa, and … Read More

In this special episode of Economic Development Secrets, we discuss highlights from this year’s podcast episodes. We will cover current trends in the economic development field and discuss some of the top tips shared by our special guests. 2017 Economic … Read More

Nathan Tafoya, Executive Director of the Lamesa Economic Development Corporation, shares economic development strategy in comparing large and small communities. He also suggests some ways in which smaller communities can be analyzed when big research fails to expose their whole … Read More

This episode of Economic Development Secrets features Nathan Tafoya. Nathan is an economic development professional celebrating 10 years in economic development. He currently resides in West Texas as the Executive Director for the Lamesa Economic Development Corporation and the Lamesa … Read More

Jenny Philip is a Regional Economist and Director of Research at the Greater Houston Partnership. She studies Houston’s economic trends in areas such as employment, energy, real estate, and international trade. Jenny also contributes to the monthly publication of the … Read More

This month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets features Michael Collins, President and CEO of Port KC. In this capacity he is responsible for the strategic direction, organizational leadership and sustainability of the public interest development organization. Michael currently oversees the … Read More

This month’s episode of Economic Development Secrets features Kevin Carter, Executive Director of The High Ground of Texas. He has been in this role since July 2014. Prior to The High Ground, Kevin served as Executive Director for the Plainview/Hale … Read More