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BG Podcast: Discussing Austin Economic Incentives with ARMA CEO Ed Latson Oct 06, 2023

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Today's episode features returning guest, Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA). He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the Austin City Council's recent approval of Ch. 380 agreement with NXP, and its importance to Austin and Central Texas. ARMA is a Bingham Group, LLC client. The two also discuss the recent news of Ed's selection as Opportunity Austin's next CEO (effective October 21st). Background links below: ARMA (website) -> https://arma-tx.org Opportunity Austin names Ed Latson as first chief executive officer (Press Release) -> https://tinyurl.com/5bjrx55w Opportunity Austin (Website) -> https://opportunityaustin.com/ RELATED EPISODES: BG Podcast Ep. 217: Launching our Economic Development Practice -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep217 BG Podcast Ep. 218: Discussing NXP's incentive proposal before the City Austin -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep218 BG Podcast Ep. 219: Weekly Recap (Week of 9.18.2023) -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep219 EPISODE 221 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (Week of 9.25.23) Sep 29, 2023

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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 220! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of September 25th in Austin politics. TOPICS: ✅ Austin Council Member Harper-Madison taking 2-month medical leave ✅ Affordability Unlocked back in Court ✅ Audit finds Austin Energy falling behind on tree-trimming schedule EPISODE 220 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (Week of 9.18.2023) Sep 22, 2023

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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 219! On this episode the Bingham Group(CEO A.J. Bingham, Associate Hannah Garcia, and firm Economic Development Consultant Larry Holt) wrap up the week of September 18th in Austin politics. TOPICS: ✅ The Austin Council's unanimous approval of NXP's Ch. 380 application ➡️ Ch. 380 Business Expansion Agreement between the City of Austin and NXP USA, Inc. -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=415834 ✅ Plans for a Joint Austin Council and Planning Commission meeting NEWS LINKS: ➡️ Council approves incentives for NXP Semiconductors' $290M planned investment (Austin Monitor)-> https://tinyurl.com/4e3ucnk8 ➡️ Council to consider joint hearing with Planning Commission on code amendments (Austin Monitor) -> https://tinyurl.com/bkkr8u9b EPISODE 219 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia ✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holt Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast: Discussing NXP's incentive proposal before the City Austin Sep 20, 2023

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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 218! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and firm Economic Development Consultant Larry Holt discuss NXP Semiconductor's incentive proposal before the city of Austin. BACKGROUND: 🔲 The Austin Council will take up final discussion and approval of NXP's application, under a Ch. 380 agreement, this Thursday (9.20.2023). 🔲 NXP's application, totaling $1 million (approx.) in incentives, is tied to it's larger pursuit of federal CHIPS and Science Act funding. 🔲 Passed in 2022, the CHIPS Act, dedicated billions of dollars to encourage investment in the U.S. semiconductor industry in part through tax credits and scientific research. 🔲 Companies pursuing CHIPS Act funding are required to have a local or state level funding match, such as a Chapter 380. NEWS LINKS: ➡️ NXP (corporate website) -> https://rb.gy/ghg51 ➡️ NXP Seeks Greater Investment in Austin, Fostering Innovation and Growth (City of Austin) -> https://rb.gy/36cqp ➡️ Council hears details of proposed $1M incentive package for NXP Semiconductors (Austin Monitor) -> https://rb.gy/6c2e5 ➡️ Child care in focus as Austin officials consider economic deal for $291M NXP expansion (Community Impact) -> https://rb.gy/o2cba EPISODE 218 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about A.J. and Larry here: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holt Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast: Launching our Economic Development Practice Sep 19, 2023

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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 217! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham welcomes Larry Holt, our newest consultant to the show. Larry has deep experience in Texas municipal and state economic development, and will assist in developing Bingham Group's practice in this area. Topics discussed include: ➡️ The Passage of HB 5 ➡️ CNBC's America’s Top States for Business 2023 -> https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/11/americas-top-states-for-business-2023-the-full-rankings.html About HB 5 Passed in recent (88th) Texas Legislative Session, HB 5 incentivizes corporate development projects by allowing school districts to offer temporary property tax abatements to induce big long-term gains, including enduring tax wealth and high-paying jobs in innovative sectors The HB 5 Rule making process starts after September 1st, with the overall law taking effect on January 1, 2024. EPISODE 217 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about A.J. and Larry here: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holt Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (Week of 9.11.2023) Sep 18, 2023

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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 216! On this episode Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. Bingham review the week in Austin politics (of 9.11.2023) and more. Topics include: ➡️ Is the city Austin back in play for economic development? ➡️ Texas AG Ken Paxton's acquittal ➡️ The battle to save Flo the tree 💡 Spot Spotlight: Item 82. by Council Member Zo Qadri (District 9) ✅ Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to require access to natural light for all sleeping rooms in new buildings. ✅ Passed on content ✅ Resolution language -> https://tinyurl.com/mzuhe88p News Links: 🗞️ Qadri sets sights on closing ‘windowless-apartment loophole (Austin Monitor) -> https://tinyurl.com/2znxh7rv EPISODE 216 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (Week of 9.4.2023... and a bit of this week) Sep 12, 2023

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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 215! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (Week of 9.4.2023... and a bit of this week) in Austin politics and more. On this episode we focus another major staffing change in the city's executive ranks. We also touch on Council's discussion around its first potential Ch. 380 agreement (with NXP) in seven years. The cities of El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio, joined in a suit against the state challenging the law. And Wednesday State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ruled the law unconstitutional. LINKS: • See, Tracking City of Austin Leadership Changes (Updated September 1, 2023) EPISODE 215 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (Week of 8.25.2023) Sep 02, 2023

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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 214! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.25.2023) in Austin politics and more. This week we focus on developments with the so-called "Death Star" bill, House Bill 2127, preemption legislation passed in the recent Texas legislative session. The law, set to take effect on September 1, imposes sweeping restrictions on cities’ and counties' ability to pass local ordinances. The cities of El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio, joined in a suit against the state challenging the law. And Wednesday State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ruled the law unconstitutional. News Links: • Judge declares new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules unconstitutional (Texas Tribune) -> https://tinyurl.com/bdf3etnt • Texas “Death Star Law” ruled unconstitutional by judge; Houston officials celebrate (Houston Public Media) -> https://tinyurl.com/32e8djzf EPISODE 214 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (8.21.2023) Aug 27, 2023

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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 213! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.21.2023) in Austin politics and more. This week we focus on a new report from the McKinsey & Company consulting firm on the city of Austin’s development review process. • Link to Mckinsey’s Development Site Plan Assessment -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=413802&ref=austinpolitics.net • Zucker Report news links -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2023/8/26/links-regarding-city-of-austin-zucker-report • Also check out this week’s most read stories on the BG Reads at -> www.binghamgp.com/bgreads/weekinreview82123 EPISODE 213 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (8.14.2023) Aug 20, 2023

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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 212! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.14.2023) in Austin politics and more. This week we focus Austin Council's passage of the FY 2024 city budget. Highlights: • The budget was passed on a 10-1 vote (Council Member Mackenzie Kelly opposing on Wednesday (8.16) at 3:24PM. • At $5.5 billion the FY 2024 budget is Austin's largest to date. • The city's fiscal year begins on October 1st. News Coverage: • Austin adopts $5.5 billion budget, the largest in city history. Here's what we know. (KUT) -> https://www.kut.org/austin/2023-08-16/austin-adopts-5-5-billion-budget-the-largest-in-city-history-here-is-what-we-know • Equity Action to continue push for community needs not met in new city budget (Austin Monitor) -> https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/equity-action-to-continue-push-for-community-needs-not-met-in-new-city-budget/ • Council-approved budget contains record-high police funding, sparking dissent from both sides (Austin Monitor) -> https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/council-approved-budget-contains-record-high-police-funding-sparking-dissent-from-both-sides/ EPISODE 212 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Subscribe to the BG Reads, our daily(6:30AM) newsletter, here -> bit.ly/447KHt5 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

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