The BG Podcast

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Episode 102: Austin FC Updates with Club President Andy Loughnane Aug 11, 2020

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On today's episode we welcome back return guest, Austin FC President Andy Loughnane. We last spoke with him in May 2019 and while the world has changed since then, development of Austin’s first professional sports team continues. Andy and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss progress on Austin FC stadium, team development, and fan engagement. Austin FC will be the 27th team to enter Major League Soccer, and will begin play in Spring 2021. Relevant Episodes: Episode 46: Austin FC Updates from Club President Andy Loughnane -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/andy-loughnane LINKS: Austin FC (Official Site)-> https://austinfc.com IG: @austinfc Twitter: @AustinFC Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/AustinFC/ Follow Andy on Twitter at -> @andyloughnane

Episode 101 - Criminal Justice Reform with José Garza, Democratic Nominee for Travis County DA Aug 05, 2020

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On today’s episode we speak with José Garza, Democratic Nominee for Travis County District Attorney. Having won a primary runoff in July against incumbent DA Margaret Moore, he now faces a Republican opponent in the November elections. José and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the candidate’s path to running and the reforms he will bring to the District Attorney’s office. LINKS: José for DA (Campaign site)-> https://www.joseforda.com District Attorney Margaret Moore Concedes After José Garza's Commanding Early Lead (KUT, 7.14.2020) -> https://www.kut.org/post/district-attorney-margaret-moore-concedes-after-jos-garzas-commanding-early-lead A Former Public Defender Hopes To Unseat Top Prosecutor In Travis County District Attorney Race (KUT, 7.6.2020)-> https://www.kut.org/post/former-public-defender-hopes-unseat-top-prosecutor-travis-county-district-attorney-race For questions or comments, email us at: info@binghamgp.com ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all streaming platforms. We’d appreciate a review, comment and re-sharing. Subscribe today!

Special Episode - Discussing the FY2021 City of Austin Budget Talk #2 Jul 26, 2020

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On today's special episode A.J. and Bingham Group Associate Intern discuss the proposed City of Austin FY2021 budget. They particularly dive into Josh's impressions going through his first budget season. Released on July 13 by City Manager Spencer Cronk, this year’s proposed budget of $4.2 billion – the same size as last year’s – adjusts to new fiscal constraints and community expectations, with focused investments in core programs and City infrastructure. Council will meet for the second of three public budget hearings this Thursday, July 30th. LINKS: Proposed Budget - Snapshot: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…_Snapshot.pdf Proposed Budget - Re-imagining Public Safety: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…ic_Safety.pdf Proposed Budget - Taxpayer Impact Assessment: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…er_Impact.pdf Proposed Budget - Full Document: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…ed_Budget.pdf Proposed Budget - City Manager's Message: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…r_Message.pdf For general budget questions, email us at: info@binghamgp.com ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all streaming platforms. We’d appreciate a review, comment and re-sharing. Subscribe today!

Special Episode - Discussing the FY2021 City of Austin Budget Talk #1 Jul 21, 2020

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On today's special episode A.J. and Bingham Group Associate Julie discuss the proposed City of Austin FY2021 budget. Released last Monday by City Manager Spencer Cronk, this year’s proposed budget of $4.2 billion – the same size as last year’s – adjusts to new fiscal constraints and community expectations, with focused investments in core programs and City infrastructure. It is only the start of multi-week process, kicking off in earnest this Thursday (July 23rd) when Council reconvenes for public hearings. LINKS: Proposed Budget - Snapshot: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_Budget_Snapshot.pdf Proposed Budget - Re-imagining Public Safety: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_Re-Imagining_Public_Safety.pdf Proposed Budget - Taxpayer Impact Assessment: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_Taxpayer_Impact.pdf Proposed Budget - Full Document: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_Budget.pdf Proposed Budget - City Manager's Message: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_City_Manager_Message.pdf For general budget questions, email us at: info@binghamgp.com ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all streaming platforms. We’d appreciate a review, comment and re-sharing. Subscribe today!

Episode 100: Processing Austin with Virginia Cumberbatch, Co-Founder of Rosa Rebellion Jul 09, 2020

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On today’s episode, EPISODE 100, Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with community advocate and friend Virginia Cumberbatch, Co-Founder of Rosa Rebellion, a platform for creative activism by and for women of color. She and A.J. discuss the state of Black Austin, proclaimed liberalism, the impetus for Rosa Rebellion, and more. As a creative, scholar and organizer, Virginia’s work sits at the intersection of community advocacy and storytelling. Prior to Rosa Rebellion, Virginia served as Director of Equity and Community Advocacy for The University of Texas at Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) from 2016 to 2020. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Virginia is the recipient of the 2016 Anti-Defamation League of Austin Social Justice Award and the 2018 Austin 40 Under 40 Award for Civics, Government and Public Affairs. Virginia attended Austin-based St. Stephen's Episcopal Schoo, holds a B.A. in history from Williams College and a M.A. in public affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. This episode was recorded on July 5, 2020. LINKS: Rosa Rebellion -> https://www.rosarebellion.com/ Virginia on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiacumberbatch ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all streaming platforms. Please leave a review and subscribe!

Episode 99: Impact Advocacy, Lobbying, and Movement Makers with Terri Broussard Williams Jul 08, 2020

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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with friend and colleague Terri Broussard Williams. Terri is government relations consultant, the founder of MovementMakerTribe.com, and a former National Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances with the American Heart Association. She and A.J. discuss the various aspects of the lobbying world from non-profit advocacy to the contract side, their respective paths into the profession, what successful lobbyists do, and more. This episode was recorded on March 12, 2020. LINKS: Terri Broussard Williams (Main page) -> https://terribwilliams.com/ Terri on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/TerriRBroussard Terri on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/terribwilliams Terri on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrirbroussard/ Terri on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/terribwilliams/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all streaming platforms. Please leave a review and subscribe!

Episode 98: Processing and the State of Black Austin Music with Jackie Venson Jul 03, 2020

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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Jackie Venson singer-songwriter and guitarist, and native Austinite. Jackie candidly details her June 12th letter ("Jackie Venson asks the Austin music scene: ‘What are you willing to do?’" -> https://bit.ly/3gpDHPO ) which led to her curating Blues on the Green’s first all-Black lineup in the event’s 30-year history. The event, titled Blues on the Screen (due to COVID-19 restrictions), premieres Wednesday July 8th at 7PM. The Blues on the Screen Lineup Alesia Lani -> https://www.alesialanimusic.com/ Kydd Jones -> http://www.kyddjones.com/ Sam Houston -> https://samhoustonmusic.com/ Miss Lavelle White -> https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Lavelle-White-200420996812475/#!/Miss-Lavelle-White-200420996812475/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 The two also discuss the state of Austin’s Black creative community and its place in the Black Lives Matter movement. This episode was recorded remotely on June 28, 2020. Contact Jackie at: management@jackievenson.com LINKS: ACL Blues on the Screen -> https://www.acl-radio.com/blues-on-the-screen/ Jackie Venson (Main page)-> https://www.acl-radio.com/blues-on-the-screen/ Jackie Venson (YouTube) -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA3ErHXiiufRE03fLwcLoA Jackie Venson (Facebook)-> Venson IG -> @jackievenson ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all streaming platforms. Please leave a review and subscribe!

Episode 97: Relief and Recovery with Veronica Briseño, Director, Austin Economic Development Dept. Jul 01, 2020

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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Veronica Briseño, Director of Austin's Economic Development Department (EDD). Traditionally tasked with leading Austin’s global business outreach and business expansion incentive programs, EDD has pivoted becoming the lead city department on economic recovery. Veronica discuss several of the recovery programs developed thus far, as well as the $271.6 million Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. spending framework passed by the Austin City Council on June 4th. ABOUT GUEST: Veronica Briseño has served the City of Austin, TX in various roles since 1999. Currently, she serves as the Interim Homeless Strategy Officer (HSO) coordinating the City’s homeless response activities with multiple departments. She transitioned transition into the top leadership role of the Economic Development Department effective in late June of 2019. This episode was recorded remotely on June 26, 2020. LINKS: City of Austin CARES Act Spending Framework -> https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=342068 City of Austin Relief Programs -> http://www.austintexas.gov/department/economic-development/programs City of Austin Business Expansion Program (Ch. 380 agreements)-> http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Chapter_380_Policy_2018.pdf RELATED EPISODES: Episode 60: Opportunity Zones with Christine Maguire, Redevelopment Division Manager at City of Austin -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode60-opportunity-zones Episode 23: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Austin’s economic incentives program -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/3/episode-23-david-a-colligan-acting-assistant-director-economic-development-department Episode 12: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Economic Incentives for Real Estate Projects -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/2/episode-12-david-a-colligan-acting-assistant-director-economic-development-department ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please subscribe!

Episode 96: First Month Wrap Up with Associate Intern Josh Jun 26, 2020

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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. downloads on Associate Intern Josh's first month with the firm. Topics include the Austin City Council, the future of the lobby, Gen-Z and Tik-Tok politics, retirement and hairlines. ABOUT GUEST: Josh is a native Austinite and graduate of James Bowie High School. A rising junior at Columbia University, he is currently studying Sociology along with being a student-athlete on the varsity football team. He has previously interned for Magic Johnson Enterprises. LINKS: Connect with Josh on Linkedin at -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-smythe-macaulay-931baa188/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please subscribe!

Episode 95: Building a Community with Kobla Tetey, Austin Area Urban League Young Professionals Jun 24, 2020

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Today's podcast features Kobla Tetey, President of the Austin Area Urban League Young Professionals. He and AJ. discuss the organization’s mission and growth in recent years as hub for young Black professionals in Austin. The two also talk community engagement and economic development, the latter particularly around Opportunity Zones. MORE INFORMATION Austin Area Urban League Young Professionals [AAULYP's or YP's] are committed to helping make Austin a better city through diversity and urban culture. The purpose and mission of the Urban League and the Young Professionals in particular is to provide young people with resources that encourage networking and interaction with social, cultural, educational and political institutions and to help cultivate innovative ideas and dynamic dialogue in Austin amongst “Young Professionals”. Email Kobla directly to see how you and/your company can engage -> president.aaulyp@gmail.com This episode was recorded remotely on June 15, 2020. LINKS: Austin Area Urban League Young Professionals (website) -> https://aaulyp.org/ Instagram -> @aaulyp Twitter -> @aaulyp Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/AAULYP ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please subscribe!

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