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Gone to Texas

Gone to Texas

著者： Super Dave Quinn CECD
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 Welcome to "Gone to Texas," the official podcast of the Texas Economic Development Connection. On every episode, we share the stories of business owners and CEOs who have relocated or expanded their business into Texas. Our goal is to use these stories as a guide to helps others who are ready to hang a sign on the door that says, Gone to Texas.Day One Experts マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 政治・政府 政治学 旅行記・解説 社会科学 経済学
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  • EP 35 - How Family, Plastics, and Local Partnerships Power Business Growth in Jacksonville

    EP 35 - How Family, Plastics, and Local Partnerships Power Business Growth in Jacksonville
    2025/08/15
    In this episode, Dave welcomes Josh Hanna, President and General Manager of SCP Polymers and MYCO Plastics Inc, a custom injection molding company with operations in both Mississippi and Texas. Joshua shares his professional journey from studying polymer chemistry to joining his family’s business and expanding its footprint into Jacksonville, Texas. He discusses the decision-making process behind relocating the business, highlighting the advantages of operating in smaller Texas communities, including lower costs, a motivated workforce, and strong infrastructure connections.

    Josh also describes the types of products SCP Polymers manufactures, including commercial and military components, with a customer base that ranges from local businesses to large national companies. The episode features insights into workforce development in smaller towns, the supportive local business community, and the important partnership with Jacksonville’s economic development corporation. They also discuss his passion for dirt track racing, illustrating how his professional and personal lives intersect, particularly when innovations developed for racing are applied to business solutions.

    To learn more, visit: https://mycoplastics.com

    Key Topics Discussed:

    • Expanding SCP Polymers from Mississippi to Texas
    • Reasons for choosing Jacksonville, Texas, for business operations
    • Overview of products and customers served
    • Insights into hiring and workforce development in smaller towns
    • Local business community collaboration in Jacksonville
    • Support from Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO)
    • Josh's passion for dirt track racing and its impact on business innovation
    • How to contact SCP Polymers for manufacturing needs
    • Benefits of relocating or expanding a business to East Texas
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    29 分
  • EP 34 - How GVEC Fuels Economic Development and Opportunity in South Central Texas

    EP 34 - How GVEC Fuels Economic Development and Opportunity in South Central Texas
    2025/08/01
    Dave welcomes Darren Schauer, General Manager and CEO of GVEC (Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative), to discuss the pivotal role that cooperatives like GVEC play in supporting business growth and economic development in South Central Texas. Darren shares his extensive experience in the utilities industry and offers insight into what makes the Alamo region such an attractive destination for businesses considering relocation or expansion. From robust infrastructure and broadband services to a deeply rooted community culture, Darren details the comprehensive support systems and resources available through GVEC and partnering organizations such as the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation.

    They also discuss the unique cooperative structure that makes it highly responsive to local needs. The conversation highlights the importance of early engagement for business owners moving to Texas, with practical advice on navigating infrastructure needs and leveraging community connections for continued success.

    To learn more about GVEC, visit: https://www.gvec.org/

    Key Topics Discussed:
    • The role of GVEC in powering and supporting local businesses
    • The structure and advantages of electric cooperatives
    • Economic development initiatives and how GVEC collaborates with city and county partners
    • The importance of early engagement with utilities for incoming businesses
    • Resources available to companies once established in the area (energy efficiency, broadband, renewables)
    • Community and workforce culture in the Guadalupe Valley
    • A diverse array of industries served, from manufacturing to agriculture
    • Geographic advantages of South Central Texas, including access to major cities
    • Spotlight on what makes Gonzales, Texas, attractive for entrepreneurs
    • Direct contact information and approachable support for prospective business owners
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    23 分
  • Ep 33, Dustin Divinia’s Journey Building Big Systems in a Small Texas Town

    Ep 33, Dustin Divinia’s Journey Building Big Systems in a Small Texas Town
    2025/07/15
    In this episode of Gone to Texas, host "Super" Dave Quinn sits down with Dustin Divinia, President and CEO of Vector Systems, to discuss the company’s journey, operations, and their expansion from McKinney to Bonham, Texas.

    Dustin shares insights into the distinct culture at Vector Systems, the company's evolution from a three-man operation building custom control panels to becoming a critical supplier of process equipment for energy, refining, and manufacturing industries nationwide and internationally. He talks about the importance of organizational culture, adapting leadership styles during growth, and why Texas—especially rural communities like Bonham—offers unique advantages for businesses looking to expand.

    They also discuss the factors that make Texas attractive for industrial businesses, including workforce readiness, infrastructure, and the supportive nature of local economic development organizations. Dustin also recounts his experiences working with Bonham's city leaders and the direct benefits of engaging with the local community and chamber of commerce.

    To learn more about Bonham, visit our sponsor page at: https://www.gonetotexaspodcast.com/sponsors/

    To learn more about Vector Systems, visit: https://vectorsystems-usa.com/

    Key Topics Discussed:
    • Vector Systems’ business model and industry role
    • The evolution from a small startup to a major process package integrator
    • Strategic move and expansion from McKinney to Bonham, Texas
    • Managing company growth: scaling from 35 to over 100 employees
    • Importance of company culture over strategy
    • Attractiveness of Texas for business operations: infrastructure, workforce, independence
    • Differences between urban and rural Texas communities for businesses
    • Engagement with the Bonham Economic Development Corporation and city leaders
    • Community involvement as a key factor for successful relocation
    • Practical advice for business owners considering a move to Texas
    • Long-term vision for Vector Systems and its new Bonham headquarters
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    28 分
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