Research Uncensored
Research Uncensored is a podcast brought to you by ResearchFDI, your trusted investment attraction and business intelligence consulting partners. Join us as we bring you behind the scenes with the top economic developers around the globe. We're going to find out the real stories behind what it takes to succeed in the economic development industry. To learn more visit us at www.researchFDI.com
Episodes
49 episodes
S4. Ep 4: Research Uncensored. Ft. Len Magyar and Sean Dyke, Southwestern Ontario Marketing Alliance (SOMA)
Get ready for an inspiring episode of "Research Uncensored" featuring Len Magyar and Sean Dyke from Southwestern Ontario Marketing Alliance (SOMA). They'll take you behind the scenes of winning big deals and revolutionizing the automot...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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23:29
S4. Ep 3: Research Uncensored. Ft. Samantha Pinkal and Casey Gilchrist, Greater Phoenix Economic Council
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Samantha Pinkal and Casey Gilchrist from the Greater Phoenix Economic Council to share their expertise in the realm of location marketing and business recruitment. As seasoned professionals, they will...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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22:05
S4. Ep 2: Research Uncensored Ft. Jonas Peterson, Southwest Michigan First
On this episode of "Research Uncensored," CEO of Southwest Michigan First, Jonas Peterson, joins us to discuss his accelerated career as well as the future of leadership in economic development. We'll be focusing on career development, explorin...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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22:33
S4. Ep 1: Research Uncensored Ft. Matt Tackett, Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC)
We are excited to kick off our fourth season of Research Uncensored with our good friend Matt Tackett. Matt is the President of the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), one of the largest professional associations for economic develope...
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35:40
S3. Ep 12: Research Uncensored. Ft. Ryan Culp, BRF Shreveport
For this episode of Research Uncensored, we welcome BRF Shreveport's own Ryan Culp. Ryan provides insight into his organization's best practices and how BRF positions itself to successfully support investment in the region. He also talks about ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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26:40
S3. Ep 11: Research Uncensored. Ft. Tracey Davenport and Anil Vaidya, West Midlands, UK
For this episode of Research Uncensored, we welcome Invest West Midlands' own Tracey Davenport and Anil Vaidya to talk about their work in promoting investment in the British West Midlands and their efforts to establish the region as a Life Sci...
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S3. Ep 10: Research Uncensored. Ft. Chris Chen, Invest Hong Kong
In this episode, we are joined by Chris Chen, Head of Investment Promotion – Canada for Invest Hong Kong. Chris shares his experience of transitioning from the fintech industry to the public sector. We also discuss how Invest HK transformed its...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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19:12
S3. Ep 09: Research Uncensored. Ft. Gina Bento
In this episode, we are joined by Gina Bento, Managing Director, Bento Consulting. Gina shares with us some of her extensive experience in investment and trade promotion, including her role in establishing SelectUSA, the highest-profile FDI eve...
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31:40
S3. Ep 08: Research Uncensored. Ft. Chris Steele, EBP US
In this episode, we speak with Chris Steele, Principal of Economic Development at EBP-US, a Boston-based economic research firm that conducts cutting-edge economic analysis for regional development. We delve into Chris's extensive backgro...
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S3. Ep 07: Research Uncensored. Ft. Shannon Landauer, Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation
In this episode, we are joined by Shannon Landauer, the President & CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, a rural economic development organization serving 4 counties in Iowa. We delve into Shannon’s extensive exp...
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S3. Ep 06: Research Uncensored. Ft. Nathan Ohle, IEDC
In this episode, we are joined by Nathan Ohle, the new President & CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest non-profit membership organization serving economic developers. Nathan is an international...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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23:33
S3. Ep 05: Research Uncensored. Ft. Barry Broome, Greater Sacramento Economic Council
This episode we are joined with seasoned economic development professional Barry Broome, President & CEO of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council. Barry is responsible for leading community-driven efforts to attract, grow and scale new bu...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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40:24
S3. Ep 04: Research Uncensored. Ft. Abdullah Jasem, Emirates Trade & Investment
This episode we are joined by our UAE in-market representative, Abdullah Jasem, Founder & CEO of Dubai-based Emirates Trade & Investment (ETI). We cover our partnership and Abdullah's experience as a diplomat before committing to a care...
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32:10
S3. Ep 03: Research Uncensored. Ft. Danielle Casey
This episode we are joined with seasoned economic development professional Danielle Casey, President of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance in New Mexico. We discuss Danielle's career and prominent roles in Scottsdale and Sacramento and ...
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S3. Ep 02: Research Uncensored. Ft. David Leezer, Wichita Falls, TX
This week we are joined by David Leezer, Vice President of Business Attraction at the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce in Texas. We delve into David's expertise on using social media as a tool to attract investment and promote a region's brand...
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28:08
S3. Ep 1: Research Uncensored. Ft. Next Move Group
Starting off 2022 with a simulcast with our good friends at the Next Move Group! This episode has quite a few fun surprises to announce for both firms! In addition, the group reflects on the previous year and chats about trends they expect to s...
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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...
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32:44
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 th...
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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...
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20:40
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 beyo...
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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 wor...
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Season 28
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30:03
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 a...
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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 Kim discuss what drew them to work in economic development and det...
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