The SEDC Podcast
By The Southern Economic Development Council
The SEDC PodcastJan 18, 2023
Episode 39 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit | An Interview with David McNamara
Continuing our series of podcasts LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit, our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, interviews David McNamara from KPMG.
Episode 38 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit | An Interview with Chris Lloyd
Continuing our series of podcasts LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit, our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, interviews Chris Lloyd of McGuireWoods Consulting.
Episode 37 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit | Interviews with Chris Hopkins & Jason Rainey
Continuing our series of podcasts LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit, our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, interviews Chris Hopkins from Greylock Midstream and Jason Rainey from the Mt Sterling Montgomery County Industrial Authority.
Episode 36 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit | Interviews with Bruce Takefman & Adam Solomon
Continuing our series of podcasts LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit, our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, interviews Bruce Takefman & Adam Solomon from ResearchFDI.
Episode 35 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit | An Interview with Brad Migdal
Join us LIVE from Meet the Consultants at the American South Site Selection Summit.
We are excited to announce that our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, will join us LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit. Over the next few episodes, Ray will sit down with the unique and vibrant community that makes SEDC such a special place for an in-depth conversation about them, their organizations, and how the SEDC community has come to serve them in their careers.
Episode 34 | Crystal Morphis
Crystal Morphis joins the SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful to talk about American South economic development, expectations for the next 5-10 years, community best practices, an update on NCEDA, and to take on the ResearchFDI Uncensored Seat.
Episode 33 | Lindsay Theobald | Obion County, TN
Obion County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation CEO Lindsay Theobald joins the SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful to talk about economic development, how Tennessee leads globally, why Obion County is special, and to take on the Research Uncensored Seat.
Episode 32 | Jason Giulietti | Central SC Alliance
Central SC President & CEO Jason Giulietti joins the SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful to share what economic developers do, why South Carolina is thriving, to take on the Research Uncensored Seat, and more.
Episode 27 | Jana Dyke | Albany-Dougherty EDC
Albany-Dougherty EDC President & CEO Jana Dyke joins the SEDC Podcast to discuss strategic planning, southern economic momentum, SEDC's future, and to take on the "Research Uncensored Hot Seat." You won't believe her favorite football team! The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.
Episode 28 | Jessica Breaux | Amazon
Amazon's Jessica Breaux drops by the SEDC Podcast to talk about #AmericanSouth development, Amazon's economic impact, and to take on the "Research Uncensored Seat." The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.
Episode 31 | 2024 SEDC Chair Brian Gwin | Norfolk Southern
SEDC Chair Brian Gwin joins the Podcast Presented by Insyteful to talk about American South economic development, how Norfolk Southern drives progress, his vision for the Council in 2024, and to take on the Research Uncensored Seat.
Episode 29 | Bruce Takefman Returns | Research FDI
ResearchFDI's Bruce Takefman takes the title as the SEDC Podcast's first two-time guest. Tune in for a great discussion on the American South's FDI momentum, community tips and best practices, and Bruce's time on the Research Uncensored Seat. The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.
Episode 30 | Josh Ward | Clarksville and LG Chem
Clarksville Montgomery County Tennessee Economic Development Council VP Josh Ward joins the SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful to share why Tennessee is successful and to celebrate the state's largest FDI project win in history. Tune in to learn more about Clarksville and LG Chem.
Episode 26 | Raul Peralta | ECS
ECS Senior VP & Past Council Chair Raul Peralta joins the SEDC Podcast to discuss the American South's economic momentum, best food spots, and to take on the "Research Uncensored Hot Seat." The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.
Episode 25 | LIVE from the SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg | Chris Masingill & Ivy Stanley
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful is live at the Council's Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ray Methvin is back as host and welcomes Chris Masingill from St. Tammany Corp and Ivy Stanley from the Next Move Group to the show!
Episode 24 | LIVE from the SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg | Tess Fay, Tanner Jones, & Jennifer Perryman
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful is live at the Council's Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ray Methvin is back as host and welcomes Tess Fay from Global Location Strategies, Tanner Jones from SteadFast City, and Jennifer Perrmany from Savannah IDC to the show!
Episode 23 | LIVE from the SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg | Jim DeCesare, Steve Cook, & Danielle Sweat
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful is live at the Council's Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ray Methvin is back as host and welcomes Jim DeCesare from the DeCesare Group, Steve Cook from Hampton Roads, and Danielle Sweat from Wolfforth, TX, to the show!
Episode 22 | LIVE from the SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg | Susan Donkers, Melvin Williams, & Bethany Shockney
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful is live at the Council's Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ray Methvin is back as host and welcomes Susan Donkers from Global Location Strategies, Melvin Williams from Terracon, and Bethany Shockney from Limestone County to the show!
Episode 21 | LIVE from the SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg | Dr. Robert Martinez & Lacy Beasley
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful is live at the Council's Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ray Methvin is back as host and welcomes Dr. Robert Martinez of Moffatt and Nichol and Lacy Beasley from Retail Strategies to the show!
Episode 20 | LIVE from the SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg | Edward Burch & Cyndi Dancy
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful is live at the Council's Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ray Methvin is back as host and welcomes Edward Burch from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and Cyndi Dancy from Garner Economics to the show!
Episode 19 | LIVE from the SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg | Scott Poag, Carrie Cole, & Lacey Bachus
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful is live at the Council's Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ray Methvin is back as host and welcomes 2023 SEDC Chairman Scott Poag, Carrie Cole from Lightcast, and Lacey Bachus from Retail Strategies to the show!
Episode 18 | LIVE from the SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg | Brandon Wilcox & Matt Francis
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful is live at the Council's Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ray Methvin is back as host and welcomes Brandon Wilcox & Matt Francis to the show!
Episode 17 | LIVE from the SEDC Annual Conference in Williamsburg | Matt Tackett & Preview
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful is live at the Council's Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ray Methvin is back as host and welcomes SEDC President Matt Tackett for a preview of what's in store at #SEDC2023.
Episode 16 | Lacy Beasley | Retail Strategies
Episode 15 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit Day Two | Interviews with Kevin Johnson, Tim Gibbs, and Chuck Sexton
As we close out the day and the event, our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methivin of Insytefull, interviews our final three SEDC members. Join us and listen to the interviews of Kevin Johnson from Kajima Building & Design, Tim Gibbs of the Ashland Alliance, and Chuck Sexton from the Next Move Group. If you want to be featured on the podcast, you might find Ray and his mics this August in Williamsburg.
Episode 14 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit Day Two | Interviews with Joe Hines, Linda Mosely, and Jim Byard
Continuing day two of our series of podcasts LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit. Our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, interviews Joe Hines from Timmons, Linda Mosely From 365 Degree Total Marketing, and Jim Byard of Byard Associates.
Episode 13 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit Day Two | Interviews with Brian Rothamel, Jay Garner, and Uconda Dunn
Starting day two of our series of podcasts LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit. Our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, interviews Brian Rothamel from Culpeper VA Economic Development, Jay Garner of Garner Economics, and Uconda Dunn from the Grenville ENC Alliance.
Episode 12 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit | An interview with Colleen Walton, and a Day One Recap with SEDC President Matt Tackett
Closing out day one LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit, our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, interviews Colleen Walton from Brand Acceleration, and SEDC President Matt Tackett gives us a recap of day one.
Episode 11 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit | Interviews with Bethany Shockney, Jessica Hill, and Bryan Dowell
Continuing our series of podcasts LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit, our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, interviews Bethany Shockney from the Limestone County Economic Development Association, Jessica Hill from Entergy Texas, and Bryan Dowell from Studio46 Media.
Episode 10 | LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit | Interviews with Dr. Pete Fullerton, Darin Buelow, and Ron Bertasi
Join us LIVE from Meet the Consultants at the American South Site Selection Summit.
We are excited to announce that our friend and podcast sponsor, Ray Methvin of Insyteful, will join us LIVE from the #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit. Over the next few episodes, Ray will sit down with the unique and vibrant community that makes SEDC such a special place for in-depth conversation about them, their organizations, and how the SEDC community has come to serve them in their careers.
Episode 9 | Clay Snowden | March Madness
March Madness is over and the SEDC NCAA Tournament Challenge Champion, Clay Snowden of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development, joins the Podcast to talk a lot of basketball and a bit of economic development, too. The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.
Episode 8 | Kevin Johnson | Kajima Design
Episode 7 | Ron Bertasi | GISWebTech
Episode 6 | Bruce Takefman | ResearchFDI
Episode 5 | Ray Methvin | Insyteful
Episode 4 | Chris Masingill | St. Tammany Corp
The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.
Episode 3 | Scott Poag | W&A Engineering
SEDC welcomes Scott Poag of Better Communities Collaborative. Don't miss Scott's billion-dollar role in #AmericanSouth economic development, his vision as SEDC Chair, and the hot seat questions.
The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.
Episode 2 | Frank McCrady | East Montgomery, TX
SEDC kicks off 2023 with Council past-chair and Texas' own Frank McCrady. Tune in to learn why development in East Montgomery County is soaring and for a look back on Frank's SEDC leadership. Don't miss Frank's time on the SEDC hot seat at the 50-minute mark. The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.
Episode 1 | President Emeritus Gene Stinson
Matt and Matthew welcome former SEDC President Gene Stinson to the Podcast for a fun & informative reflection on Gene's Council leadership. Don't miss the "Listener Feedback" and "Hot Seat" segments!
The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.