Episode 121: Do You Use the Technology Industry to Diversify Your Community? | Danny Chavez, McKinney Economic Development Corporation

Episode 121: Do You Use the Technology Industry to Diversify Your Community? | Danny Chavez, McKinney Economic Development Corporation 150 150 America's Jobs Team

“Every company is a tech company today so if you’re not focusing on technology, as far as a means for your platform, I think it’s short sighted.” –Danny Chavez

What do you think about when you hear ‘tech start-up’? Do you immediately want to pass on the project? Does your economic development organization tend to be risk averse?

Carla Sones talks with Danny Chavez about why, as economic developers, we should be interested in the technology industry. At McKinney Economic Development Corporation, the team is always ready for the next project and Danny gives insight on how to move at the speed the companies want. These low risk, high reward projects just might be what your community needs to diversify the pipeline.

As a North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers, Danny is always looking toward the future of innovation. His mover and shaker energy gives vision on how we do our jobs in an ever shifting environment. Tune in to hear Danny’s perspective on tech and advice for up and comers in economic development!

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