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Podcast Episode 36 - Mind the T's with Chris Johnson in Johnston County

Dane and Chris talk about Chris's background in retail and what new perspectives he's brought to economic development.

Dane Carlson
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Podcast Episode 36 - Mind the T's with Chris Johnson in Johnston County
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Episode # 36 of the Econ Dev Show Podcast is now live.

Chris Johnson is the Director of Johnston County Economic Development in North Carolina.  Imagine how difficult it must be to give out his email address.  

Dane and Chris talk about Chris's background in retail and what new perspectives he's brought to economic development including thinking of a spec building as a loss leader.

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CEO of Sitehunt, the AI platform for economic development, site selection and RFI automation. Host and publisher of the Econ Dev Show. In Houston, Texas.

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