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Episode 82: Metro Discussion with Mayor Larry Wallace, City of Manor Apr 07, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. Today's episode features City of Manor Mayor Larry Wallace. Elected in December 2019 to a two year term, and most recently a Manor city council member, Mayor Wallace and A.J. discuss his immediate priorities, vision for the city’s future, and more. Located in eastern crescent of the Austin metro, Manor is of the fastest growing suburbs in America. Mayor Wallace is the first African-American mayor elected in the city’s history. LINKS: Twitter: @DrLarryWallace1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrywallacejr The entire BG Podcast library can be found here: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bingham-group-podcast Subscribe to BG Reads to get episodes emailed to you every Wednesday.

Episode 77 - A Talk with Austin Brand Entrepreneur Doug Guller Apr 03, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Doug Guller, CEO of ATX Brands. A serial entrepreneur in Austin’s competitive restaurant market (and now tech scene, his latest offering is downtown favorite, Happy Chicks. He other brands (past and present) include: Parish and Parish Underground, Bikinis, Vinyl, Chicago House and 508 Tequila Bar. The two discuss Doug’s entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned along the way, and the future of downtown Austin. Follow Doug on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougguller Subscribe to BG Reads to get episodes emailed to you every Wednesday. The BG Podcast is produced by BG Media Group, LLC (2020) This episode was recorded on August 29, 2019.

Episode 81: Ilissa Nolan, Executive Director, Texas Hemp Coalition Mar 31, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. Today's episode features Ilissa Nolan, Executive Director, Texas Hemp Coalition. She and A.J. discuss the Coalition’s founding and mission, what led her to the hemp lobby, and more. ABOUT ILLISSA In addition to leading the Coalition, Ilissa a government affairs consultant for Booth, Ahrens and Werkenthin, P.C. where she works to build policy through stakeholder collaboration and educating clients on cutting edge issues surrounding state and federal environmental matters, especially topics involving agriculture, rural affairs and environmental issues. More at the show website: www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode81-z3dt9

Episode 80: Discussing Austin's Omnibus SXSW/COVID-19 Resilience Plan Mar 24, 2020

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(RUN TIME - 14:48) Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. Today's episode features returning guest, Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (District 6). He and A.J. discuss the member's omnibus resolution, Item 91, developed in response to the dual impact of SXSW's cancellation and COVID-19. Set for Council consideration and vote on March 26, the resolution would direct City Manager Spencer Cronk to: (1) Develop programs and consider options to support the small and local businesses and workers impacted by the cancellation of SXSW and the additional subsequent measures taken to address COVID-19; and (2) Authorize the waiver or suspension of resolutions related to programs and policies cited in the resolution as necessary to effectuate this resolution. This episode was recorded remotely on March 24, 2020. Reference links: Official City of Austin page for Council Member Jimmy Flannigan -> http://www.austintexas.gov/department/council-member-flannigan-biography Twitter: @JimmyFlannigan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmyf Subscribe to BG Reads to get episodes emailed to you every Wednesday.

Episode 79 - Texas Hemp Policy Update with Marissa Patton, Texas Farm Bureau Mar 18, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Marissa Patton, Associate Legislative Director, Texas Farm Bureau. Marissa provides an update on the state of Texas’s hemp policy following the passage of HB 1325 (Relating to the production and regulation of hemp) in 2019 during the 86th Texas legislative session. She also details the challenges faced in moving HB 1325 to passage, and what lies ahead in this nascent agricultural sector. UPDATE: Following a rulemaking process, last week (March 16, 2020) the Texas Department of Agriculture opened up a portal for hemp growing license and permit applications process opened online on March 16, 2020. Link below About Marissa Patton Marissa joined the Texas Farms Bureau in August 2013 where she monitors issues and legislation pertaining to eminent domain, agricultural commodities, wildlife, rural affairs, land use authority and appropriations. She was raised in Stamford, Texas, where her family maintains a small farming and ranching operation. She is a graduate of Stamford High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Texas Farm Bureau, Marissa worked in Washington, D.C. for U.S. Senator John Cornyn. She also worked in Austin for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). Connect with her on Twitter at: @TFBAUS_Marissa More information at: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode79-texas-hemp-policy-update This episode was recorded on March 10, 2020

Episode 78 - Bingham Group Supports the Austin Sunshine Camps Mar 10, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Erica Blue, CEO of The Austin Sunshine Camps (ASC). Founded in 1928 by the Young Men’s Business League of Austin (YMBL), ASC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that has opened a world of possibilities to the youth of Central Texas by providing free week-long summer camps to low-income families. Campers must qualify for the Texas public school free and reduced lunch program to be eligible to attend.). Located inside Zilker Park near Barton Springs Pool, ASC, under the supervision of experienced counselors, offers activities such as swimming in Barton Springs or Deep Eddy pool, fishing, canoeing, handicrafts, nature study, hikes, games, and a ropes course with a variety of elements including a team wall, and trust fall. Transportation to camp and three meals a day is included. Campers take home increased confidence and leadership abilities, better problem-solving skills, and friendships that last a lifetime. They learn to resolve conflicts, value diversity, and to share in the success of the group. Fun becomes the foundation on which courage, self-respect, cooperation, and leadership are built. A.J. serves as board Past President of the YMBL and ASC boards, and in 2019 served as President of both. Bingham Group is proud to support the Camps. LINKS AT BG MEDIA -> www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode78-austinsunshinecamps

Episode 76 - Culture Talk with Kahron Spearman, Austin Chronicle Writer and Critic Feb 26, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Kahron (like the book) Spearman, a features writer and critic with The Austin Chronicle, as well as a freelance writer. In a wide ranging discussion covers impact of land development on Austin’s culture, the state of Austin’s culture, the 2020 ACL line-up to name a few. You can check out Kahron’s writings here: https://www.austinchronicle.com/authors/kahron-spearman/ Subscribe to BG Reads to get episodes emailed to you every Wednesday. The BG Podcast is produced by BG Media Group, LLC (2020) This episode was recorded on August 1, 2019.

BG Podcast Episode 75 - Austin Real Estate Talk with Development Legend Perry Lorenz Feb 19, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Austin development legend Perry Lorenz. Perry has been involved in some of Austin’s significant downtown condominium and mixed use projects. The discussion weaves in Perry’s path to real estate development, and the perennial Austin issues of housing affordability and transit. This episode was recorded on December 3, 2019 ABOUT PERRY LORENZ Perry Lorenz is a 50 year resident of Austin, Texas and has been actively involved, primarily as a principal, in the purchase, sale, development and management of downtown Austin real estate since 1977. Lorenz has formed and served as managing general partner of numerous partnerships involved in the development and redevelopment of downtown properties, with a recent emphasis on inner city residential projects. He, with partners, has developed more than 1000 condominium units in mixed use projects throughout Central Austin, including Spring, BartonPlace, Este, The Pedernales, Saltillo Lofts and The Independent.

BG Podcast Episode 73: Emily Blair, Executive Vice President, Austin Apartment Association Feb 06, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today's episode we visit with Emily Blair, Executive Vice President, Austin Apartment Association. Most recently CEO for the Home Builders Associatio of Greater Austin, Emily assumed leadership of the Austin Apartment Association in January 2019. Emily and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the association’s priorities in navigating one of the hottest apartment markets nationally. About the Austin Apartment Association: The Austin Apartment Association was founded in 1964 and is composed of more than 1,000 diverse businesses that own, manage and service more than 235,000 rental homes in the Greater Austin Area. Our mission is to advance the expertise and collective community impact of the rental housing industry Follow the Austin Apartment Association on Twitter at: @AustinAptAssoc Subscribe to BG Reads to get episodes emailed to you every Wednesday. The BG Podcast is produced by BG Media Group, LLC (2020) This episode was originally recorded on August 15, 2019).

Episode 72: Market Talk - Atlanta and Southeast Lobbying with Howard Franklin of Ohio River South Jan 28, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today's episode we visit with our Atlanta-based colleague, Howard Franklin. Howard is Managing Partner at Ohio River South, a lobbying firm operating in the Atlanta metro, the state of Georgia, and Southeastern United States. Howard and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Ohio River South's growth, the entrepreneur-lobbyist mindset, and the particulars of state and local lobbying. ABOUT HOWARD Splitting time between state capitals and the campaign trail, Howard Franklin has worked across two dozen states to advance the careers and policies of the South’s leading lawmakers. After running a nonprofit for former Mayor Maynard Jackson, Howard served three years in the administration of Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. He spent another five years with DeKalb, Fulton and Jefferson County governments. Howard has led dozens of successful campaigns for leaders like Atlanta City Councilmembers Kwanza Hall and Amir Farokhi, Atlanta Board of Education Chair Jason Esteves, State Senator Jason Carter and Meridian, MS Mayor Percy Bland, DeKalb Solicitor Sherry Boston and Fulton Solicitor Keith Gammage. He also led the effort that returned the United Democratic Party to power in the Cayman Islands Parliament. Learn more about Howard and Ohio River South here -> https://ohioriversouth.com/ Follow Ohio River South on Twitter at: @OhioRiverSouth This episode was originally recorded on December 11, 2019.

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