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The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 22 – An Interview with Lee Crume, President & CEO of BE NKY

The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 22 – An Interview with Lee Crume, President & CEO of BE NKY

by Dean Whittaker | Jul 20, 2023

In this episode, we have, as our guest, Lee Crume, President & CEO of BE NKY Growth Partnership, an organization whose mission is to attract, retain, and grow businesses in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties, Kentucky. Lee was appointed to his current position...
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 23 – An Interview with Karl Dye, President/CEO of TRIDEC

The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 23 – An Interview with Karl Dye, President/CEO of TRIDEC

by Dean Whittaker | Nov 24, 2023

In this episode, we have a conversation with Karl Dye, President/CEO of TRIDEC (Tri Cities Development Council) serving Benton and Franklin Counties in Washington State. Karl discusses the opportunities for economic development organizations in decarbonization,...
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 24 An Interview with Mark James, CEcD, Utility Practice Lead, Hickey Global

The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 24 An Interview with Mark James, CEcD, Utility Practice Lead, Hickey Global

by Dean Whittaker | Dec 14, 2023

In this episode, Mark James discusses the electric utility industry role in site selection, current trends within the industry, electrical capacity, supply chain issues and the need to dramatically invest in the expansion of the grid. Mark also shares with us the...
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 27 – An Interview with Barry Matherly, CEcD

The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 27 – An Interview with Barry Matherly, CEcD

by Dean Whittaker | Jan 29, 2025

In this episode, we hear from Barry Matherly, CEcD, President and CEO of Hickey Global, a full service economic development consulting firm.  With over 28 years in economic development, Barry has been helping communities to prosper by creating opportunities for new...
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 28 – An Interview with Jen Wakefield, APR, President and CEO at Greater Richmond Partnership

The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 28 – An Interview with Jen Wakefield, APR, President and CEO at Greater Richmond Partnership

by Dean Whittaker | Mar 12, 2025

Jennifer Wakefield. Jen is the President and CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership, where she’s been driving strategic growth and investment in the region since 2021. With over two decades of experience in economic development, marketing, and strategic planning,...
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