Developing the Block, a North Carolina Economic Development Podcast
by NCEDA
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Emily Martin - Duke Energy
Emily Martin - Duke Energy
About this podcast
Developing the Block is an economic development podcast hosted by Elizabeth Kazmir and Trey Cash.
Each episode, Elizabeth and Trey talk with economic developers, community leaders, and friends from across North Carolina and the United States about the people, projects, challenges, and ideas shaping communities today.
From business recruitment and workforce development to site development, partnerships, and the stories behind the projects, Developing the Block is a practical and conversational look at what economic development really looks like.
Whether you are new to the profession or have been doing this for years, join us as we learn from each other and keep building the block.
Sponsored by the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA), this podcast is your exclusive gateway to the world of economic development, served with a touch of humor. Join Elizabeth, Trey, and the NCEDA as they connect with economic developers across the state, offering insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and a hint of dad jokes.
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Episodes
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- Emily Martin - Duke Energy · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 4On this episode of Developing the Block, Trey Cash and Elizabeth Kazimir welcome Emily Martin, Economic Development Manager with Duke Energy and Vice Chair of the NCEDA Emerging…
- Crystal Morphis & Steve Yost, NCEDA Foundation · 56 min · Season 3 Episode 3On this episode of Developing the Block, Trey and Elizabeth welcome Crystal Morphis, Chair of the NCEDA Foundation, and Steve Yost, Vice Chair of the NCEDA Foundation, for the…
- Kelly Bowers, Timmons Group & Hertford County · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 2In this episode, Elizabeth and Trey sit down with Kelly Bowers, NCCED, Economic Development Director for Hertford County and Economic Development Specialist with Timmons Group…
- Walt Sprouse · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 1We are back. After a long hiatus, Developing the Block returns for Season 3 with a new name, a fresh start, and a very special first guest. In this episode, Elizabeth and Trey…
- Nate Groover, Town of Garner · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 10In this episode of The New Economic Developers on the Block, we sit down with Nate Groover, Economic Development Director for the Town of Garner. Nate brings a unique perspective…
- Nathan Huret, Catawba County EDC · 1 h 7 min · Season 2 Episode 9In this episode of The New Economic Developers on the Block, we sit down with Nathan Huret, Economic Development Director at Catawba County EDC. With over 15 years of experience…
- Ben Kinney, Business North Carolina · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this episode of The New Economic Developers on the Block, we sit down with Ben Kinney, Publisher of Business North Carolina and SouthPark magazines. With a storied career at…
- Joe Melvin, North Carolina's Southeast · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 7Welcome to another inspiring episode of The New Economic Developers on the Block! This week, we're thrilled to have Joe Melvin, Vice President of North Carolina’s Southeast…
- Anna Walker, North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 6Welcome back to the second season of "The New Economic Developers on the Block" podcast! In this episode, we are excited to have Anna Walker, Economic Development Manager with…
- Natalie Hawkins, Moore County Economic Development Partnership · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 5Welcome back to the second season of "The New Economic Developers on the Block" podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Natalie Hawkins, President of the Moore County…
- Kelly Andrews, Pitt County Economic Development · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 4Welcome back to the second season of "The New Economic Developers on the Block" podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Kelly Andrews, Director of Pitt County Economic…
- Samantha Cole, N.C. Dept. of Commerce · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 3Welcome back to the second season of "The New Economic Developers on the Block" podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Samantha Cole, the Child Care Business Liaison for the…
- Ernie Pearson (Maynard Nexsen & Sanford Holshouser) · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 2Welcome back to the second season of "The New Economic Developers on the Block" podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Ernie Pearson, Senior Counsel with Maynard Nexsen and…
- Chris Chung (EDPNC) · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 1Welcome back to the second season of "The New Economic Developers on the Block" podcast! We're thrilled to kick off this season with a special guest, Chris Chung, CEO of the…
- Project: South Carolina (Stephanie Grosick, Florence County Economic Development Partnership, SC) · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 15Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of "The New Developers on the Block"! As we gear up for a summer break and eagerly anticipate Season 2 launching late this summer, we're…
- Project: Mr. LinkedIn (Ben McDaniel, Barrow - Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority, GA) · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 14Welcome to a special episode of “The New Developers on the Block”! Today, we are thrilled to welcome our first out-of-state guest, Ben McDaniel, the Economic Development Director…
- Project: Big Dreams (Trey Goodson, NC East Alliance) · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 13Welcome to another exciting installment of "The New Developers on the Block"! In this episode, listeners are treated to an insightful conversation with Trey Goodson, the Chief…
- Project: Bronco (Cliff Brumfield, LEDA) · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 12Welcome to another exciting installment of "The New Developers on the Block"! In this episode, listeners are treated to an insightful conversation with Cliff Brumfield, the…
- Project: Broadcasting (Maria Satira, Greenville ENC Alliance) · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 11Welcome to a captivating episode of "The New Developers on the Block,". In this episode, we are joined by Maria Satira, the Director of Marketing and Communications at the…
- Project: Coldplay (Josh Grant, Smith Anderson) · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 10Welcome to another insightful episode of "The New Developers on the Block"! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Josh Grant, a key member of the NCEDA Legislative…
