⚡ Tina and David welcome Andrew Tate, the Economic Development Director at Duke Energy in North Carolina, to discuss one of the most pressing issues in economic development: the availability of power.
🔊 We explore the growing energy demands of AI data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and EV battery facilities, and dive into how Duke Energy is addressing both high demand and clean energy requests. Tune in now at www.thecatalystpod.com!
🔊 "Without attracting industry to the state, all the work we'll be doing has no meaning."
AMP’s Mike Oatridge chats with us about how the organization is working to recruit new businesses across the EV ecosystem to Alabama and the Southeast. Tune in at www.thecatalystpod.com!
For the first episode of 2025, Tina and Tom welcome Mike Oatridge, Executive Director of the Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP).
🔊 The group covers the work of AMP as a research and workforce development center as well as the future of electric vehicles, including the market, workforce, EV ecosystem, and potential impacts of the new administration. Listen now!www.thecatalystpod.com!
“We’re branded as the American South; we’re the world’s best place to do business. The world’s third largest economy… and we’re sharing that message on behalf of the American South...”
🔊 Matt Tackett and Brian Gwin of the Southern Economic Development Council share how the association fosters collaboration between cities and states to advocate for the entire southern region. Hear more at www.thecatalystpod.com!
In this episode, Tina and Tushar welcome Brian Gwin and Matt Tackett, leaders of the Southern Economic Development Council.
🔊They discuss the significant value of economic development associations for members, businesses, and local economies, and delve into SEDC’s traditions and global advocacy on behalf of the region. Tune in now at www.thecatalystpod.com!
“It’s critical that we stay ahead of the curve when it comes to sites. It can take anywhere from a year to three years to four years to get a site ready for a company.”
🔊 Economic developer Brian Gwin of Norfolk Southern discusses what southeastern states are doing to ensure continued growth by preparing sites for future developments. Tune in at www.thecatalystpod.com!
“Oftentimes I am working with a company to find out what their needs are from a supply chain standpoint to help explain to them why they may need rail or why they don’t need rail… it works both ways.”
🔊 Brian Gwin of Norfolk Southern discusses working with foreign direct investment companies as they evaluate sites, highlighting the importance of being involved in projects early to ensure long-term success with infrastructure and transportation. Hear more on the latest episode at www.thecatalystpod.com!
Hosts Tushar and Tina welcome guest Brian Gwin, who serves as the Industrial Development Manager for Norfolk Southern and Chairman of the Board for the Southern Economic Development Council.
🔊Brian sits down with us for an engaging conversation on the critical role of the rail system in economic development projects and shares insights into the site selection process and the private and public sector players in railway projects Tune in now at www.thecatalystpod.com!
