Episode 132: Are You Building a Reputation of Trust with All Your Community Leaders? | Ryan Combs, Research Triangle Regional Partnership

• June 29, 2021

“Keep them engaged in the process and not just when you need something. It’s about building a relationship on trust and mutual respect.” –Ryan Combs

Whether it’s business leaders, regional elected officials or community partners, building a reputation for trust and reliability is key in getting projects across the finish line. But, as is often the case, this is easier said than done.

Listen in as Ryan Combs, Executive Director at the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, joins Faye Davis for a dynamic conversation that touches on how Ryan engages community leaders at all levels, and what is powering the incredible growth the Research Triangle area is seeing. He talks about the groundwork that was laid years ago in building the workforce around the region and how he’s motivating himself and his team to keep the energy and joy around the work they do alive.

Ryan is recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers for being an integral part of the growth and excitement around doing business in his region. Tune in now to hear more inside knowledge from an economic developer in a region truly dedicated to running the marathon of economic development!

America’s Jobs Team is sponsored by Research on Investment / Gazelle.ai

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