The Buzz | an Economic Development Podcast

The Buzz | an Economic Development Podcast
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The Buzz | an Economic Development Podcast

So, what's The Buzz? Nexsen Pruet's economic development attorneys are among the best in the business for a reason. Join us weekly as attorneys Burnie Maybank and Tushar Chikliker, alongside co-host Kara Gormley Meador, explore various facets of South Carolina's econ dev landscape with guests from around the state (and region). Hear directly from folks like local developers, state officials, site selectors and more - join us to learn something new, and have a few laughs, too!

  1. 12/07/2022

    Episode 89: Ashely Teasdel

    This week, we are joined by South Carolina Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Ashely Teasdel. Teasdel spent almost a decade working in the banking sector, focusing on small business advisory support and development within South Carolina before joining the S.C. Department of Commerce in 2015. Since joining the S.C. Department of Commerce, Teasdel has dedicated her time to developing statewide programmatic relationships to benefit local businesses and global enterprises alike and she was promoted to Deputy Secretary in November 2021.

    24 min

  2. 09/14/2022

    Episode 88 - James Chavez

    This episode, we are joined by President & CEO of the South Carolina Power Team, James Chavez. With a 20-year track record of success in serving suburban, second-tier and rural communities, Chavez leads a team that supports South Carolina’s 20 electric cooperatives, powering more than 1.6 million South Carolinians.

    25 min

  3. 07/20/2022

    Episode 87: Henrietta Baskins

    This week, we are joined by Henri Baskins, Executive Vice President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Henri leads the Minority Business Accelerator program in Columbia. Click here to listen and learn more.

    21 min

  4. 07/06/2022

    Episode 86: Tom Komaromi

    This week Kara and Tushar, sit down with General Counsel of Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America, Thomas Komaromi to discuss the five year anniversary of the Newberry, South Carolina plant. Click here to listen and learn more about this tremendous achievement.

    24 min

  5. 06/15/2022

    Episode 85: Michelle Fowler

    This week Kara and Tushar, co-host of The Buzz, discuss workforce development in the low-country with Michelle Fowler, Chief Administrative Officer at W International in Goose Creek, SC.

    23 min

  6. 06/08/2022

    Episode 84: Tony Toups and Darian Harris

    This week Kara and Burnie, co-host of The Buzz, discuss investing in rural areas with Tony Toups, principal and member of senior management at Advantage Capital and Darian Harris, an associate on Advantage Capital’s national expansion team.

    22 min

  7. 05/25/2022

    Episode 83: Duane Parrish

    This week Kara and Tushar, co-host of The Buzz, discuss tourism after the height of the pandemic with the Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Duane Parrish.

    21 min

  8. 05/18/2022

    Episode 82: Burnie and Kara

    This week Kara and Burnie, co-host of The Buzz, discuss South Carolina’ Economic Development and Tax Rankings. Burnie brings years of research and expertise to the episode as the former Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue and a Nexsen Pruet attorney.

    25 min
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So, what's The Buzz? Nexsen Pruet's economic development attorneys are among the best in the business for a reason. Join us weekly as attorneys Burnie Maybank and Tushar Chikliker, alongside co-host Kara Gormley Meador, explore various facets of South Carolina's econ dev landscape with guests from around the state (and region). Hear directly from folks like local developers, state officials, site selectors and more - join us to learn something new, and have a few laughs, too!

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