The City Builders Podcast

City Builders with The McConnell Foundation

Redding Chamber of Commerce Season 1 Episode 12

In this episode of The City Builders Podcast, host Todd Jones, President & CEO of the Redding Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Shannon Phillips, Chief Operating Officer of the McConnell Foundation.

Shannon shares insights into the McConnell Foundation’s decades-long commitment to investing in Redding and the North State, from preserving natural beauty to strengthening the cultural and economic heart of our city. The conversation highlights the Foundation’s role in shaping beloved landmarks like the Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay, as well as its ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown Redding.

Whether you’re a resident, a business leader, or someone who cares about the future of our region, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how thoughtful philanthropy is transforming place and possibility.