DT #397: Explosive Growth with Patrick Hoban, Bloomington-Normal

<p>The Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area is home to Rivian Automotive's manufacturing facility.  This was a massive economic development deal which anticipated 500 jobs but actually created 3,500.  In addition, they have added 1 million in SF to the existing facility.</p> <p>Patrick Hoban serves as the President & CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council and joins Jason on this episode.</p> <p>They talk the sensitivities with regard to publicity of a major economic development deal, navigating explosive community growth, and organizational management.</p> <p>This episode was recorded on site at the Mid-America EDC Competitiveness Conference.</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathoban/">Connect with Patrick Hoban</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.midamericaedc.org/">Mid-America Economic Development Council</a></p>