Research Uncensored

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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

  1. 2023-07-12

    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 automotive industry in Southwestern Ontario. Len and Sean will share their winning strategies, personal experiences, and valuable insights into handling large-scale deals like the recent Volkswagen Giga factory in St-Thomas, Ontario or recruiting Toyota to Woodstock, Ontario in 2015.  Join us for this insightful episode as Len and Sean provide valuable perspectives on winning major deals, and the best practices to ensure future success.

    23 min

  2. 2023-06-21

    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 be revealing valuable tips and tricks for marketing a location, attracting businesses, and becoming the best business recruitment specialist.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Samantha Pinkal and Casey Gilchrist, as they share their wealth of knowledge and experience in helping the Greater Phoenix area thrive.  Tune in now!

    22 min

  3. 2023-03-08

    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, exploring the importance of mentorship in developing effective leaders, and discussing the rise of economic development as a career-choice.  Join us as we delve into the latest trends in economic development and what they mean for emerging leaders.

    23 min

  4. 2023-01-18

    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 developers in North America, which covers 17 states and includes over 1,000 members. In this episode, Matt will be sharing his insights on what SEDC is prioritizing in 2023 and how they are working to advance their mission to grow strong economies that create jobs, opportunity, and prosperity in the American south.

    36 min

  5. 2022-08-03

    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 his own career trajectory, sharing details about his transition from the private sector, where he previously worked for an outdoor sporting goods manufacturer in Bend, OR, to economic development in Shreveport, Louisiana.

    27 min

  6. 2022-07-20

    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 Sciences and innovation hub. We will also hear about their investment promotion work in North America and how that has tied into the upcoming Commonwealth Games, set to take place from July 28 to August 8 in Birmingham.

    31 min

  7. 2022-06-29

    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 investment promotion programs during the pandemic and leveraged digital technologies to reach investors.  Tune in for a great conversation!

    19 min

  8. 2022-06-08

    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 event in the United States. Before setting up her own consulting practice, Gina worked for the US Commercial Service in Montreal, where she was responsible for promoting, coordinating, and facilitating Canada-US trade relations in the aerospace and finance sectors. She also held positions with the New York State’s Economic Development Agency, the Canadian International Council and consulted for the public and private sector in international affairs and business development.

    32 min
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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

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  • Creator
    ResearchFDI
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Research Uncensored
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