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Bingham Group Week in Review (11.18.2022) Nov 18, 2022

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Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap the week in City of Austin Politics, from Planning Commission, NXP's 313 review, and the 2023 Council calendar. Hannah joined the firm last month having previously worked in the Texas House, Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA), and as a senior research analyst for one of the state's top procurement firms. Learn more about Hannah, here: https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-garcia-93b3aa1a6/ 2023 Austin City Council Calendar: https://bit.ly/3UNobBW ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

2022 Austin Council and Bond Election Night Recap Nov 09, 2022

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Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap and discuss the 2022 Austin City Council election night results. Hannah joined the firm last month having previously worked in the Texas House, Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA), and as a senior research analyst for one of the state's top procurement firms. Learn more about Hannah, here: https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-garcia-93b3aa1a6/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Discussing the CHIPS Act with Larry Smith, Chairman, Tokyo Electron US Holdings Inc. Nov 08, 2022

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Today's episode (169) features Larry Smith, Chairman of Austin-based Tokyo Electron US Holdings Inc. Part of an ongoing series on the CHIPS and Science Act passed in August, Larry and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss its impact on the Austin and Central Texas. The bipartisan bill includes more than $50 billion in incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, or chips, to build domestic semiconductor plants. RELATED BG Podcast EPISODES: Ep. 161 // The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act w/Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode161-5s646-yklns-jnkkt-crr4n-82aty Ep.164 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode164-bfh63 Ep. 166 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Austin's Semiconductor Ecosystem with Tyson Tuttle: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode166-bfh63-ylpt5-4mz6w NEWS LINKS: 'Texas really started the whole revolution' | State continues to lead the US semiconductor chip industry (KVUE, 9.9.2022): https://www.kvue.com/article/money/economy/boomtown-2040/manufacturing/chips-101-semiconductor-chip-shortage-central-texas-samsung/269-db1ac000-c0a9-40f1-9a69-075647d6cc55 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Market Talk - Lobbying in Philadelphia with Mustafa Rashed of Bellevue Strategies Oct 07, 2022

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Today's episode (168) features a discussion on entrepreneurship and lobbying with Mustafa Rashed, Founder and President, of Philadelphia-based Bellevue Strategies. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. also discuss current municipal issues in the Philadelphia market. LINKS: Bellevue Strategies homepage -> https://www.bellevuestrategies.com Mustafa's LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-rashed-2562b45/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Discussing the Austin Monitor with CEO Joel Gross Sep 29, 2022

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Today's episode (167)is an introduction to the Austin Monitor. The Austin Monitor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization covering important issues and key decisions at the intersection between the local government and the community. Joel and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss its history, present, and future. NOTE: A.J. serves on the Austin Monitor board as Vice-Chair. LINKS: The Austin Monitor -> https://www.austinmonitor.com Join us for the Austin Monitor City Summit on 10/5 at the Long Center: https://www.austinmonitor.com/austin-monitor-city-summit/ Sign up for our newsletters: http://eepurl.com/gtX9DP Have your company join our business membership program: https://www.austinmonitor.com/become-a-business-member-or-sponsor/ Learn more about our Strategic Advisory Council: https://www.austinmonitor.com/strategic-advisory-council/ Make a donation and become a member that supports our nonprofit and nonpartisan local news: https://www.austinmonitor.com/donate/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Discussing the CHIPS Act and Austin's Semiconductor Ecosystem with Tyson Tuttle Sep 26, 2022

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Today's episode (166) is a continued discussion of the CHIPS and Science Act and its impact on Central Texas, with a lens on the region's semiconductor ecosystem. Joining us is returning guest, Tyson Tuttle. Tyson served as CEO of Austin-based Silicon Labs from 2012 to 2021, with leadership roles at the company including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer. We last had Tyson on for Ep. 52 where we discussed the Internet of Things, of which he led Silicon Labs transformation to a pure-play leader in. As background, the CHIPS Act was signed in August and provides more than $52 billion in incentives: $39 billion for production, $13.2 billion for research and development, and $500 million for communications and supply chain improvements. Also check out on Ep.161 featuring Ed Latson, CEO of the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, where he provided an overview discussion of the CHIPS Act and implications on Central Texas. RELATED EPISODES EP. 161: The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act w/Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association EP. 164: Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode164-bfh63 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Discussing water supply and conservation with Taylor O'Neil, CEO, Richard's Rainwater Sep 09, 2022

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Today's episode (165) features Taylor O'Neil, CEO of Richard's Rainwater. Headquartered in Austin, Richard's Rainwater is the U.S. leader in capturing and bottling pure rainwater, and is the nation’s first FDA approved cloud-to-bottle company. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Richard's history, the rain harvesting process, water supply and conservation, and regulatory hurdles in the industry. Taylor is also a fellow Wake Forest University alum (Go Deacs!). LINKS: RIchard's Rainwater (Website) -> https://richardsrainwater.com Richards Rainwater (Linkedin) -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/richard-s-rainwater Taylor O'Neil (Linkedin) -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-o-neil-bab1645/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno Sep 01, 2022

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Today's episode (164) features returning guest Sergio Chavez-Moreno. Sergio is the Founder of Nextshore Partners, a legal affairs and government relations firm with offices in the United States and Mexico, and a Principal at Intermestic Partners, an international business investment and consulting firm. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the CHIPS Act in relation to an the August (19th) Bloomberg article: Mexico Considers Incentives to Attract Semiconductor Investment -> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-19/mexico-considers-incentives-to-attract-semiconductor-investment The CHIPS Act, passed in August, is bipartisan bill includes more than $50 billion in incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, or chips, to build domestic semiconductor plants. Check out BG Podcast Ep. 161 for a further discussion on the CHIPS Act -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode161-5s646-yklns-jnkkt-crr4n-82aty ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Managing Growth in the City of Round Rock with Mayor Craig Morgan Aug 30, 2022

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Today's episode (163) features Mayor Craig Morgan of the City of Round Rock. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his path to office, and the challenges and opportunities facing Round Rock. First elected Mayor in May of 2017, Mayor Morgan previously spend six years on the Round Rock City Council. Located 15 miles north of downtown Austin, like all Williamson County cities Round Rock has experienced substantial economic development and growth over the past decade, but even before when Dell Technologies moved its headquarters to there in 1993. First elected Mayor in May of 2017, Mayor Morgan previously spend six years on the Round Rock City Council. Located 15 miles north of downtown Austin, like all Williamson County cities Round Rock has experienced substantial economic development and growth over the past decade, but even before when Dell Technologies moved its headquarters to there in 1993. LINKS: Mayor Morgan's Campaign Page -> https://craigmorganformayor.com/ City of Round Rock Council Page -> https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-about-round-rock/city-council/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Discussing Austin Entrepreneurship and the Black Leaders Collective with Terry P. Mitchell Aug 19, 2022

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Today's episode (162) features Austin community leader and serial entrepreneur, Terry P. Mitchell. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss her path into the business world, and the founding of the Black Leaders Collective. ABOUT TERRY P. MITCHELL Terry P. Mitchell prides herself in being the steer-head and foundation to Black Leaders Collective (social impact, DEI), E & Co Tech (software & mobile development), The Austin Socialite (events/marketing/media) and Glam Beauty Bar (hair & aesthetics salon). Her faith, quick wit and unwavering determination to succeed has propelled her to levels beyond her imagination. Very early on, Mitchell knew she would be an entrepreneur and community leader, as her family is filled with self-made successors, risk takers, advocates and activists. It only felt natural for Mitchell to slide into this multi-tasked position. LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-p-mitchell-1245037b Black Leaders Collective -> https://www.blackleaderscollectiveatx.com ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> https://www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

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