Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.9 (21)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to "Gone to Texas," the official podcast of the Texas Economic Development Connection. One of the Top 5 Business Podcasts in Texas. 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 help others who are ready to hang a sign on the door that says, Gone to Texas.

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Recent Episodes

EP 07 - Made in Kilgore: Global Manufacturing Strength

May 07, 2026 15m

"Super" Dave continues the conversation about Kilgore, talking to Tanya Johnson, HR Manager at Camfil. They discuss the company's growth in Kilgore, Texas, and she shares her background in HR and how…

Ep 06 - Workforce Wins: Building Talent Pipelines

Apr 23, 2026 34m

The Kilgore series continues with Brandon Balcon, Dean of Public Services and Industrial Technologies at Kilgore College, who discusses workforce development in East Texas and the role Kilgore…

EP 05 - The Kilgore Advantage: Community, Culture, and Collaboration

Apr 09, 2026 30m

Our Kilgore Spotlight continues with "Super" Dave sitting down with Ricardo Viloria, a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey from Venezuela to East Texas illustrates the power of community, opportunity,…

EP 04 - Sustainable Growth: Manufacturing for Tomorrow

Mar 26, 2026 32m

"Super" Dave sits down with Tyler Esters, plant manager at CSI in Kilgore, Texas. Tyler shares the story of CSI’s growth as a global leader in bottle cap manufacturing, producing around 30 million…

Workforce Matchmaking and Texas Growth with Kori Bowen of TSTC

Mar 24, 2026 45m

Kori Bowen, Vice President of Industrial Relations at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), joins "Super" Dave Quinn to explain how TSTC is fueling the Texas economy by connecting businesses with…

Episode 03 – Workforce Wins: Building Talent Pipelines

Mar 12, 2026 44m

In this episode of Gone to Texas, "Super" Dave Quinn talks with Alan Clipperton, Vice President for Global Initiatives and Industry Engagement at LeTourneau University. Alan shares how the university…

Building Legacy and Better Roads: Blackledge’s Expansion Story in Fairfield, Texas

Mar 03, 2026 38m

In this episode of Gone to Texas, hosts Brit Blacklidge and "Super" Dave Quinn sit down with Brit Blacklidge, President of Blacklidge, a fourth-generation family-owned asphalt materials company. Brit…

How Business Owners Benefit from Proactive Health Planning

Feb 27, 2026 35m

"Super" Dave sits down with Paula Phillips, a nationally certified occupational therapist and founder of Calibrating Lyfe, to discuss the importance of proactive health strategies for business owners…

Anchored in Innovation: Industry Leaders Growing in Kilgore

Feb 26, 2026 21m

In this episode, Dave sits down with Alan Pollard, Vice President of SATCOM Antenna Products at CPI, to discuss the unique success story of CPI’s Kilgore, Texas operation. The conversation traces…

Master Planning for Growth: How Collin College Powers Workforce Innovation

Feb 24, 2026 37m

Dave welcomes Dr. Neil Matkin, President of Collin College, to discuss the explosive growth and innovation taking place within both Collin County and the college itself. They talk about how Collin…

Scaling Your Business in Texas

Feb 18, 2026 29m

In this episode, Dave continues the Texas 12 with another Fairview discussion as he welcomes Jeff Schafer. They dive deep into what it takes for businesses to not only relocate to Texas, but to truly…

EP01 - Kilgore Spotlight Series: The Big Picture: Kilgore’s Economic Future

Feb 12, 2026 38m

In the first of our special series of Gone To Texas, highlighting Kilgore, TX, Dave sits down with Lisa Denton, Executive Director of the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation. The conversation…

Building Community and Business Success

Feb 03, 2026 37m

In this episode, "Super" Dave is joined by Nadim Ahmed, owner of two Venture X locations to talk about the entrepreneurial journey. Nadim shares his own story of transitioning from an engineering and…

Why Kilgore is a Top Business Destination in East Texas

Jan 27, 2026 38m

In this episode, "Super" Dave sits down with Lisa Denton, Executive Director of the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC), to spotlight Kilgore, Texas and its impressive transformation over…

Building Community and Culture at Saputo in Sulphur Springs

Jan 20, 2026 39m

Super Dave Quinn is joined by Joe Wallace, plant manager of Saputo Foods in Sulphur Springs, Texas, for an engaging conversation on community, company culture, and business growth in a rural setting.…

Leveraging Rail, Water, and Workforce: The Growth Story of TexAmerica Center

Jan 13, 2026 55m

In this episode of Gone to Texas, "Super" Dave sits down with Eric Voyles, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer of TexAmerica Center, to explore the transformation of a…

Cooling the Texas Data Center Bonanza

Jan 06, 2026 32m

Dave sits down with Ronald Bekker, Managing Director for LU-VE Group North America, to discuss the company's journey expanding into the Jacksonville region of East Texas. The conversation highlights…

EP 35 - How Family, Plastics, and Local Partnerships Power Business Growth in Jacksonville

Aug 15, 2025 29m

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.…

EP 34 - How GVEC Fuels Economic Development and Opportunity in South Central Texas

Aug 01, 2025 22m

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…

Ep 33, Dustin Divinia’s Journey Building Big Systems in a Small Texas Town

Jul 15, 2025 28m

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…

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