Moves That Matter

Moves That Matter

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Moves That Matter is a podcast from the City of San Angelo’s Economic Development team, hosted by Mike Barry and Michael Looney. Each episode dives into the data, decisions, and strategies shaping how West Texas grows — from housing and workforce to site selection, logistics, and investment. Real conversations, real numbers, and real stories from the people building San Angelo’s future.

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Episode 9: The State of San Angelo’s Economy: Banking, Housing, and What’s Next

In case you missed it this episode of Moves That Matter features a financial roundtable from the Economic Summit in San Angelo. Local banking leaders discuss what they are seeing on the ground across the Concho Valley including lending activity housing pressures small business trends and the long term outlook for the regional economy. Wrey Montgomery of City National Bank, Brandon Braden of Texas State Bank, and Luke Uherick Market President of First Financial Bank share insights on everything from agriculture and entrepreneurship to real estate development and fraud prevention. If you want a clearer picture of where the San Angelo economy stands today and what may shape the next several years this conversation provides an inside look from the people financing growth across the region.Listen to the full podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlistsApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w #MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #EconomicSummit #WestTexas #LocalEconomy #CommunityGrowth #BusinessLeadership

40 min
MAR 10

Episode 8: Inside The Data Center Opportunity

In case you missed it, this was the Data Center Community Panel from the 2026 Economic Summit. Mayor Tom Thompson was joined by Jeremiah Collins, Senior Vice President of Energy Acquisition for Merchant Data Centers; Mike Coleman, Chief Technical Officer for Emergent; and Chris Sumter, CEO of Emergent Data Centers. The discussion covered water usage, grid capacity, noise levels, workforce demand, capital investment, and long-term property valuation impact. This wasn’t hype. It’s how projects like this work and what they mean for San Angelo. Listen to Moves That Matter:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlistsApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w#MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #DataCenter #EnergyInnovation #Infrastructure #TexasGrowth #CapitalInvestment #EconomicSummit

48 min
MAR 5

Episode 7: Local Priorities with Michael Looney

In case you missed it, this was the Local Priorities address from the 2026 Economic Summit at the Cactus Hotel. Michael Looney from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation laid out where San Angelo stands today and how the next decade is being built intentionally. From advanced manufacturing and agriculture to renewable energy, workforce pipelines, and technology growth, this session connects the strategy behind the headlines. If you want to understand how San Angelo is positioning itself for long-term durability. This is the foundation. Listen to Moves That Matter:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlistsApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w #MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #EconomicSummit #WestTexas #Manufacturing #Technology #WorkforceDevelopment #TexasEconomy

30 min
FEB 3

Episode 6: How San Angelo Builds Economic Growth That Lasts

In this episode of Moves That Matter, Michael Looney from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation sits down with San Angelo Mayor Tom Thompson to examine how economic development is really about community development. The conversation explores long-term strategy, business retention, workforce development, quality of life, and how San Angelo is positioning itself for smart, sustainable growth. Mayor Thompson shares behind-the-scenes insight into major projects like Amazon’s San Angelo facility, explains why existing businesses drive most economic growth, and breaks down how intentional leadership and collaboration create lasting opportunity for the region. Listen to Moves That Matter: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlists Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w #MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #SmartGrowth #WestTexas #LocalLeadership

55 min
JAN 6

Episode 5: The Economic Development Playbook

In this episode, Michael Looney and Mike Berry from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation explain the fundamentals behind strong economic development. From workforce strategy to deal structure, supply chain resilience, school investment, and process speed — this is the framework smart communities use to compete. Listen to Moves That Matter:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlistsApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w#MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #TexasPodcast #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #WorkforceDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #WestTexas

54 min
12/11/2025

Episode 4: Data Centers & San Angelo’s Future

In this episode, Michael Looney and Mike Berry from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation unpack the real story behind data centers, water usage, the electric grid, and what’s happening across Texas as tech companies scale their infrastructure. They explain modern cooling systems, closed-loop water technology, Google’s $40B Texas investment, ERCOT load forecasts, why San Angelo rejected crypto miners, and what responsible long-term growth planning looks like for the region.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlistsApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w#MovesThatMatter #DataCenters #WaterUse #EnergyGrid #SanAngelo #TexasPodcast #AIInfrastructure #WestTexas

1 hr
12/02/2025

Episode 3: Site Selector’s Playbook: Housing, Site Selection, & San Angelo’s Growth

When a company decides where to build, expand, or invest, housing and labor can make or break the deal. In this episode, Michael Looney and Mike Berry from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation pull back the curtain on how site selection really happens — and why today’s process is less about finding the “perfect” place and more about eliminating the wrong ones. They dig into the new priorities shaping economic development: workforce skill shortages, housing availability, infrastructure readiness, and speed-to-market. Plus, how reshoring and supply chain shifts are changing what companies need from communities — and why San Angelo is strategically positioned to win. Whether you’re a business leader, developer, or community planner, this episode shows what truly drives growth — and how cities can build a value proposition that lasts. Listen on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlists Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w Subscribe now and don’t miss Episode #3: The Site Selector’s Playbook #MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #TexasPodcast #EconomicDevelopment #WestTexas #CommunityGrowth #PodcastLaunch #TexasBusiness

59 min
11/18/2025

Episode 2: Planning to Grow: What Communities Must Get Right Before the Boom

San Angelo is at a turning point. With jobs on the rise and housing in short supply, how do we make sure growth works for everyone? In this episode, Mike Berry sits down with Mike Prats of Community Development Strategies to unpack the data and solutions. #MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #HousingCrisis #EconomicGrowth #WorkforceHousing #CityDevelopment #CommunityPlanning

43 min
11/05/2025

Episode 1: No Handouts, Big Outcomes

Welcome to the first episode of Moves That Matter. Mike Berry and Michael Looney from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce discuss how collaboration, trust, and data are fueling economic development in San Angelo. In this episode: • Why trust is the foundation of every relationship. • How schools and businesses are teaming up to train welders. • Rosenberger’s recruitment success story. • Why San Angelo is part of the “Austin orbit.” • The numbers that prove this community is growing. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.#MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #Podcast

43 min
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The Moves That Matter Podcast | Series Promo

Moves That Matteris the bi-weekly podcast where smart economic development gets personal. Co-hosted by Michael Looney and Mike Berry with the Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation, the show digs into the bold decisions, big ideas, and behind-the-scenes strategies that fuel sustainable growth —especially in communities that do more with less. From billion-dollar industrial sites to Main Street turnarounds, every episode features the people and policies behind the progress. Whether you’re a site selector, economic developer, or business leader, this is your front-row seat to the moves that matter most. #MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #Podcast

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The Moves That Matter Podcast | Series Promo

Moves That Matteris the bi-weekly podcast where smart economic development gets personal. Co-hosted by Michael Looney and Mike Berry with the Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation, the show digs into the bold decisions, big ideas, and behind-the-scenes strategies that fuel sustainable growth —especially in communities that do more with less. From billion-dollar industrial sites to Main Street turnarounds, every episode features the people and policies behind the progress. Whether you’re a site selector, economic developer, or business leader, this is your front-row seat to the moves that matter most. #MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #Podcast

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Moves That Matter is a podcast from the City of San Angelo’s Economic Development team, hosted by Mike Barry and Michael Looney. Each episode dives into the data, decisions, and strategies shaping how West Texas grows — from housing and workforce to site selection, logistics, and investment. Real conversations, real numbers, and real stories from the people building San Angelo’s future.

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Moves That Matter
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2025 - 2026
Episodes

10
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