Building the Bakken Radio Episode 273: Davis Refinery, Western Energy Activity and Economic Development in Watford City

November 13, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Weekly Davis Refinery Update Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group William C. Prentice comments on the recent decision and dismissal of a complaint filed against its Davis Refinery project by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (“PSC”). Energy Economy Interview: Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie […]

How obesity impacts an economy

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jamie Stang, Public Health Nutrition, University of Minnesota Stang discusses how obesity in a community can impact their local economy. Stang’s expertise is in Food & nutrition, mother & children, women’s health, maternal and child health nutrition, gestational diabetes, maternal weight gain, pre-pregnancy obesity.

ExxonMobil chooses Corpus Christi for the $10B facility

June 12, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Iain Vasey, president and CEO, Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation Vasey talks about the economic impact of the $10B ExxonMobil ethylene facility being constructed and how many construction jobs it will create for the region. Vasey also gives an overview of what the Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation does […]

UAS industry to have an economic ripple

November 28, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Nicholas Flom, executive director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about how the region is gearing up for a UAS/Drone Renaissance, including the University System. Flom also explains what industries would benefit from the emerging industry.