Episode 60: Kris Collins, Senior Vice President - Economic Development at Greater Waco Chamber
Release Date: 11/12/2020
Episode 70: An interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar
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In this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, Ed Curtis speaks with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. Hegar talks about how Texas is expanding rapidly in the business market, how Texas is the #1 state for job creation in the nation, and much more! Topics covered include: Texas leads the nation in job growth in 2023. His travels across the state confirm that growth is occurring in all 12 economic regions in Texas. He and Ed discussed the financial services sector being a major growth sector (and top contributor to Texas GDP). Hegar shared that 20% of all value exported out of the US comes out of...
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Episode 69: An interview with Reid Ryan, CEO of Ryan Sanders Sports
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Enjoy this interview with baseball expert, Reid Ryan. Reed talks about the making of the movie Facing Nolan, a story about his father Nolan Ryan and his storied career. Reid talks about the future of baseball, his passion for minor league ball, and his love of Texas.
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Episode 71: An Interview with Jeanette Ward, CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Company
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In this episode of the CEO Insider, Ed Curtis interviews Jeanette Ward, CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the states largest provider of workers compensation insurance. Jeanette took the reigns as CEO of the Workers Compensation Insurer in 2023. Ms. Ward talks about the future of Texas business, how the Texas workers compensation market differs from other states, and why companies are choosing the Lone Star State to relocate business operations. Ms. Ward touches on her career path to CEO and her keen focus on community service.
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Episode 68: CEO Insider Interview with Troy Aikman
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An interview with Troy Aikman.
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Episode 67: Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, President & CEO - San Antonio Economic Development Foundation
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In this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis speak with Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, President and CEO of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation. Jenna discusses the bold moves and initiatives that are being undertaken in the San Antonio region.
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Episode 66: YTexas Virtual - The Tesla Effect
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In this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the upcoming YTexas Virtual event on Thursday, March 25th that focuses on the impact of Tesla in Texas and workforce development initiatives.
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Episode 65: Will Austin win the new $17 billion Samsung facility
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In this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss Samsung filing documents in Arizona, New York and Texas to build semiconductor manufacturing facility that is expected to cost over $17 billion and create 1,800 jobs.
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Episode 64: 2021 YTexas Virtual Launch Recap
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CEO Inisder host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the 2021 YTexas Virtual Launch that streamed on ytexas.com on January 28, 2021. The event featured a panel discussion on corporate relocation to Texas and its economic impact.
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Episode 63: The Three Pillars of Relocation
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In this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the three main factors companies consider when moving their global headquarters to the Lone Star State.
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Episode 62: Oracle HQ relocation to Texas
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In this episode of the CEO Insider, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss Oracle Corporation. The multinational computer technology company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Austin, Texas.
info_outlineOn this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO speak with Kris Collins, Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Chamber of Waco. Kris discusses the fact that Waco is no longer a secret along the I-35 corridor and the Waco region is experiencing rapid economic growth.