The New Economic Developers on the Block
Welcome to "The New Economic Developers on the Block," hosted by Elizabeth Underwood and Trey Cash. This podcast offers a fresh perspective for newcomers in the field of economic development in North Carolina.
Meet the Hosts
Elizabeth Underwood
Elizabeth serves as the Director at Stanly County Economic Development. Known for her impactful approach to economic development, Elizabeth's enthusiasm extends to her love for Starbucks, dancing, and spending time with her golden retrievers.
Trey Cash
Trey serves as the Director of Economic Development for Greene and Lenoir Counties with the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region. His passions include promoting Eastern North Carolina, enjoying Chick-Fil-A, and cheering for the Carolina Hurricanes.
About the Podcast
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.
Get ready for an engaging journey into the dynamic field of economic development in North Carolina.
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Episodes
25 episodes
Nate Groover, Town of Garner
In 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 shaped by years of experience across every level of economic deve...
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Nathan Huret, Catawba County EDC
In 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, Nathan has led key initiatives like the Catawba Lean Council, Man...
Ben Kinney, Business North Carolina
In 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 the helm of award-winning publications that capture the esse...
Joe Melvin, North Carolina's Southeast
Welcome 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 Regional Economic Development Partnership, join us for a candid convers...
Anna Walker, North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives
Welcome 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 the NC Electric Cooperatives.We had an engaging conversation...
Natalie Hawkins, Moore County Economic Development Partnership
Welcome 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 Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) and Chair of the Legislati...
Kelly Andrews, Pitt County Economic Development
Welcome 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 Development, as our guest. Kelly shares her expertise and insights...
Samantha Cole, N.C. Dept. of Commerce
Welcome 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 North Carolina Department of Commerce. Samantha brings a unique per...
Ernie Pearson (Maynard Nexsen & Sanford Holshouser)
Welcome 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 founding partner of Sanford Holshouser, Economic Development Consult...
Chris Chung (EDPNC)
Welcome 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 Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). In this ep...
Project: South Carolina (Stephanie Grosick, Florence County Economic Development Partnership, SC)
Welcome 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 excited to wrap up with a special guest and a glimpse into the dyn...
Project: Mr. LinkedIn (Ben McDaniel, Barrow - Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority, GA)
Welcome 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 for the Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority in ...
Project: Big Dreams (Trey Goodson, NC East Alliance)
Welcome 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 Information Officer and Economic Development Director for the NC Eas...
Project: Bronco (Cliff Brumfield, LEDA)
Welcome 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 Executive Director of the Lincoln Economic Development Association (LED...
Project: Broadcasting (Maria Satira, Greenville ENC Alliance)
Welcome 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 Greenville ENC Alliance. With over a decade of experience in journalism,...
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Project: Coldplay (Josh Grant, Smith Anderson)
Welcome 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 Committee. Josh's diverse background in business, higher education, ...
Project: Sweet Tea (Randall Johnson, NC Biotech)
Welcome to another engaging episode of "The New Developers on the Block"!In this episode, we are honored to have Randall Johnson, Executive Director of the Southeastern Office of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, as our special g...
Project: Book Club (Crystal Morphis, CEcD, Creative EDC)
Welcome to another exciting episode of "The New Developers on the Block"! We are thrilled to introduce our special guest, Crystal Morphis, CCED, with Creative Economic Development Consulting. Crystal is the bright idea generator behind Creative...
Project: Trivia Host (Charla Duncan, Warren County)
Welcome to another captivating episode of "The New Developers on the Block"! In this installment, your hosts, Elizabeth Underwood and Trey Cash, sit down with Charla Duncan, the Director of Community and Economic Development with Warren County ...
Project: Where's Trey? (Blake Moyer, Surry County EDP)
Welcome to an exciting episode of "The New Developers on the Block," in which host Elizabeth Underwood engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Blake Moyer, President of the Surry County Economic Development Partnership. In this episode...
Project: Family (Lisa Finaldi, NC Early Childhood Foundation)
Welcome to an insightful new episode of "The New Economic Developers on the Block." In this episode, hosts Elizabeth Underwood and Trey Cash sit down with Lisa Finaldi, the Community Engagement Leader for the NC Early Childhood Foundation (NCEC...
Project: Mentors (Melissa Smith, EDPNC)
Welcome to a new episode of "The New Economic Developers on the Block." Hosts Elizabeth Underwood and Trey Cash sit down with Melissa Smith, Vice President of Business Recruitment and Development at the Economic Development Partnership of North...
Project: BBQ (Dr. Patricia Mitchell, Chair of the NCEDA Foundation)
Welcome to another riveting episode of "The New Economic Developers on the Block." In this installment, hosts Elizabeth Underwood and Trey Cash engage in a captivating conversation with the distinguished Dr. Patricia Mitchell, CEcD, Chair of th...
Project: Insurance (Phillip Thompson, Chatham County Economic Development Corp.)
In this new episode of "The New Economic Developers on the Block," hosts Elizabeth Underwood and Trey Cash sit down with Phillip Thompson, Project Manager at Chatham County Economic Development Corporation. Get ready to embark on a fascinating ...
Project: Space Jam (Marvin Price, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce)
Welcome to a new episode of "The New Economic Developers on the Block". This edition hosts Elizabeth Underwood and Trey Cash sit down with Marvin Price, the recently crowned NCEDA Economic Developer of the Year from the Greensboro Chamber of Co...