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Gone to Texas

By: Super Dave Quinn CECD
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  • Welcome to "Gone to Texas," the official podcast of the Texas Economic Development Connection. On every episode, we share the stories of business owners and CEOs who have relocated or expanded their business into Texas. Our goal is to use these stories as a guide to helps others who are ready to hang a sign on the door that says, Gone to Texas.
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  • Episode 26 - Ed Dominion, D6 Inc, Sulphur Springs, TX

    Episode 26 - Ed Dominion, D6 Inc, Sulphur Springs, TX
    Jan 15 2024
    On this episode of Gone to Texas, Super Dave Quinn welcomes Ed Dominion, President of D6 Incorporated. Ed shares his experience first expanding to Sulphur Springs, eventually making it their headquarters. He talks about how the Sulfur Springs, Texas community welcomed and supported his company's move, offering insights into the positive impact on the local economy and the innovative recycling projects they've implemented.

    Ed shares why he loves being a part of a small community in Texas and how his business has thrived while other areas of the country have needed help filling positions and growing.

    To learn more about Sulphur Springs, visit our sponsors page at: https://www.gonetotexaspodcast.com/sponsors/
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    23 mins
  • Episode 25 - David Gillrie, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Fairfield, TX

    Episode 25 - David Gillrie, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Fairfield, TX
    Dec 15 2023
    In this episode of Gone to Texas, Dave Quinn sits down with David Gillrie, President and CEO of Hoover Treated Wood Products, to discuss their expansion into Fairfield, Texas. David discusses why they chose Fairfield and why the central location was so important to their business. He also talks about the strategic importance of the Texas market and the role of economic developers in facilitating growth.

    From the challenges of building a new facility from the ground up to the importance of creating a supportive company culture, this conversation provides a wealth of knowledge for business owners considering a move to the Lone Star State.

    To learn more about Fairfield, visit our sponsors page at: https://www.gonetotexaspodcast.com/sponsors/
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    27 mins
  • Episode 24 - Roger Treacher, Marching USA, Gainesville, TX

    Episode 24 - Roger Treacher, Marching USA, Gainesville, TX
    Nov 1 2023
    Welcome to another episode of Gone to Texas. In today's episode, Dave sits down with Roger Treacher, the owner of Marching USA. Marching USA specializes in designing and manufacturing top-notch instruments and frames for the music education industry.

    Roger shares his journey from the United Kingdom to Texas when he was part owner of a snack food company and why he first picked the Dallas, TX area. He then talks about how his passion outside of work helped him discover the opportunity for his company, Marching USA, and why he moved his company to Gainesville, TX. He also discusses why he prefers the smaller town life versus the larger cities and why he has found it's easier to find the perfect employees being part of a smaller town.

    He also discusses why he feels the state of Texas is one of the perfect spots if you're a company that ships across the country.

    To find out about Marching USA, visit: https://www.marchingusa.com/

    To learn more about Gainesville and the economic opportunities there, visit: https://www.gonetotexaspodcast.com/sponsors/
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    25 mins
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