Episode 147: Do You Bring Together Your Key Companies That You May Be Overlooking? | Michael Looney, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce

• August 24, 2021

“Industrial and economic development is extremely noble work. Everyone gets to that position a variety of different ways. It saves families.” –Michael Looney

Do you work in a very industry diverse community? Do you know how to draw on your local talent and the talent coming in? Do you know how to partner with your local university to benefit your companies?

On this episode, Carla Sones talks with Michael Looney about diverse industry fields, population retention and the power of partnering with your higher education. At San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, Michael has unique opportunities with the nature of his town; they see agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, a military base and energy, just to name a few. Today we hear about how bringing companies in the same room with the local university adds to retention of talent. When we can create open dialogue for what our companies need, our universities can thrive along with our communities.

Michael is one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. His passion and drive to solve big problems for his community is just one of the reasons for this. Michael’s ingenuity leads to growth, talent and a community to work, live and play. Tune in today to listen!

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

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